Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front fascia.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fan motor.





4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.





5. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan





6. Remove the battery box inlet air duct.





7. Remove the Condenser Radiator Fan Module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
8. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.





9. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
10. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.





11. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
12. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.





13. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
14. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.





15. Lift the CRFM assembly from the lower mounts and carefully move the bottom of the assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.





16. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.





17. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
^ Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
3. Position the CRFM assembly onto the lower mounts.





4. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
5. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.
^ Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).





6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
7. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.





8. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
9. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.





10. Install the CREW closeout panel to the condenser.
11. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.





12. Install the battery box inlet air duct.





13. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.





14. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.





15. Install the electrical connector to the fan motor.
16. Install the front fascia.
17. Fill the cooling system.