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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.





2. Remove the hood latch nut.

3. NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.





Remove the hood latch bolts and position the hood latch out of the way.





4. If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.





6. Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Remove the upper center support bolt and the center support.





9. Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.





10. If equipped, disconnect the cooling fan resistor and the cooling fan relay electrical connectors.





11. Remove the LH and RH upper radiator supports.
12. Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.





13. Remove the three bolts and the LH cooling fan.





14. If necessary remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector, remove the RH fan.

15. CAUTION: Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.