Overview - Radiator/Coolant Fan

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

Disconnect the connectors before working near the fan shroud.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator And Coolant Fan Assembly Overview

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Coolant Fan Control Module -J293-
- Either separate or integrated in the Coolant Fan -V7-, depending on equipment
- Separates Coolant Fan Control Module -J293-, removing and installing Coolant Fan Control Module -J293- / Coolant Fan Control Module 2 -J671-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 4.5 Nm
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Fan Shroud
- Removing and installing, refer to FAN SHROUD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Coolant Fan -V7-
- With integrated Coolant Fan Control Module -J293-, depending on equipment
- Coolant Fan - V7-, Removing and Installing, refer to COOLANT FAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 3.5 Nm
Backing Plate
Rubber Bushing
- For the radiator
Coolant Hose
- Lift the retaining clamp to remove
- Connect to the radiator, refer to Fig 2
O-Ring
- Replace
O-Ring
- Replace
Coolant Hose
- Lift the retaining clamp to remove
- Connect to the radiator, refer to Fig 2
Coolant Hose
- To the coolant reservoir
O-Ring
- Replace
Radiator
- Removing and installing with the fan shroud, refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Change the coolant after replacing
Retaining Pin
- Disengage and remove using screwdriver
Rubber Buffer
Radiator Bracket
Bolt
O-Ring
- Replace
Coolant Hose
- Lift the retaining clamp to remove
- Connect to the radiator, refer to Fig 2
Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
- Not with the 400 W fan activation
- Removing and installing, refer to COOLANT FAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 5 Nm

Fig 2: Connecting Coolant Hose Coupling

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-- Remove the old O-ring -2- in the coolant hose -3-.

-- Coat the new O-ring with coolant and install it in the coolant hose.

-- Press the coolant hose onto the connection -1- until it engages audibly.

-- Press the coolant hose on again and pull to make sure the connection is engaged correctly.