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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair




Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (2.4L)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Radiator Replacement (1.8L) (Service and Repair).




2. If equipped with air conditioning system, remove the 2 nuts (1) and 2 fans.




3. Remove the nut and fan.




4. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan motor, with air conditioning system.
5. Detach the 4 harness clamps from the fan shroud.




6. Remove the 2 screws (1) and cooling fan motor insulator.




7. Remove the 3 screws (1), and then remove the auxiliary cooling fan motor.




8. Detach the 3 harness clamps from the fan shroud.




9. Remove the 3 screws (1, 2, 3), and then remove the cooling fan motor.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the cooling fan motor with the 3 screws (1, 2, 3) and tighten to 3.9 Nm (35 lb in).




2. Attach the 3 harness clamps to the fan shroud.




3. Install the auxiliary cooling fan motor with the 3 screws (1) and tighten to 3.9 Nm (35 lb in).




4. Install the cooling fan motor insulator with the 2 screws (1).




5. Attach the 4 harness clamps to the fan shroud.




6. Install auxiliary fan with air conditioning system.
7. Install the 2 fans with the 2 nuts (1) and tighten to 6.3 Nm (56 lb in).




8. Install the fan with the nut and tighten to 6.3 Nm (56 lb in).
9. Install the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement (2.4L) (Service and Repair)Radiator Replacement (1.8L) (Service and Repair).

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