Condenser Fan Motor: Service and Repair
A/C Condenser Fan Motor Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Front Grille
1. Apply protective tape (A) to the front grille lower trim (B).
2. Remove the clips (C) and detach the hooks (D).
3. Insert a shop towel (A) between the front grille (B) and the front grille lower trim (C).
4. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver (A) into the opening at the front grille (B), then turn the screwdriver to detach the clip (C). Repeat this step on the opposite side.
5. Remove the front grille (A).
2. Front Bumper Upper Duct
1. Remove the clips (A), then remove the front bumper upper duct (B).
3. Front Grille Bracket
1. Remove the clips (A), then remove the front grille bracket (B).
4. Horn and Bracket Assembly
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the horn (A) and the bracket (B) as an assembly.
5. Hood Latch
1. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the hood latch (B) from the body. Disconnect the hood opener cable (C) from the latch.
2. Disconnect the connector (D).
6. Radiator Mounting Bracket, Upper Both
1. Remove the radiator mount upper brackets.
7. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly
1. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly.
8. A/C Condenser Fan
1. Remove the A/C condenser fan (A) from the A/C condenser fan motor (B).
9. A/C Condenser Fan Motor
1. Remove the A/C condenser fan motor (A) from the A/C condenser fan shroud (B).
Installation
1. A/C Condenser Fan Motor
1. Install the A/C condenser fan motor (A) to the A/C condenser fan shroud (B).
2. A/C Condenser Fan
1. Install the A/C condenser fan (A) to the A/C condenser fan motor (B).
3. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly
1. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly.
4. Radiator Mounting Bracket, Upper Both
1. Install the radiator mount upper brackets.
5. Hood Latch
NOTE: Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch as indicated by the arrows.
1. Connect the connector (A).
2. Connect the hood opener cable (B).
3. Install the hood latch (C), then install the bolts (D).
6. Horn and Bracket Assembly
1. Install the horn (A) and the bracket (B) as an assembly.
2. Connect the connector.
7. Front Grille Bracket
1. Install the front grille bracket (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely.
8. Front Bumper Upper Duct
1. Install the front bumper upper duct (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely.
9. Front Grille
1. Install the front grille (A) by pushing on the clip areas until the clips snap into place.
2. Install the clips (B).
10. Hood Latch - Adjustment
1. Slightly loosen the hood latch mounting bolts (A).
2. Adjust the hood latch (B) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (C) is centered in the hood latch.
3. Tighten the hood latch mounting bolts to the specified torque.
4. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.
5. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch as indicated by the arrows.