Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Service and Repair

Radiator 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 Grille Bracket





1. Remove the clips (A), then remove the front grille bracket (B).

3. Front Bumper Upper Duct





1. Remove the clips (A), then remove the front bumper upper duct (B).

4. Radiator Mounting Bracket, Upper Both





1. Remove the radiator mount upper brackets.

5. Horn and Bracket Assembly





1. Disconnect the connector.

2. Remove the horn (A) and the bracket (B) as an assembly.

6. 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).

7. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly





1. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly.

8. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly





1. Remove the radiator fan shroud assembly.

9. Radiator Fan





1. Remove the radiator fan (A) from the radiator fan motor.

10. Radiator Fan Motor





1. Remove the radiator fan motor (A) from the radiator fan shroud.

Installation

1. Radiator Fan Motor





1. Install the radiator fan motor (A) to the radiator fan shroud.

2. Radiator Fan





1. Install the radiator fan (A) to the radiator fan motor.

3. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly





1. Install the radiator fan shroud assembly.

4. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly





1. Install the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly.

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. Radiator Mounting Bracket, Upper Both





1. Install the radiator mount upper brackets.

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 Bracket





1. Install the front grille bracket (A). Make sure the clips (B) snap into place securely.

10. 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).

11. Hood - Adjustment

1. Slightly loosen each bolt (A).






2. Adjust the hood (B) alignment in the following sequence:

* Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hood hinges (C).
* Turn the hood edge cushions (D), in or out as necessary, to make the hood fits flush with the body at the front and the side edges.

3. Adjust the latch (E) to obtain the proper height at the forward edge, and move the latch right or left until the striker (F) is centered in the latch.

4. Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.

5. Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.

6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges, and let the paint dry.









7. Apply multipurpose grease to the hood latch and the hood hinges as indicated by the arrows.