Engine Cooling Fan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front fascia.
Drain coolant.
Disconnect fan motor from engine harness.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fan Motor From Engine Harness
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Unclip wire harness from fan assembly.

Fig 2: Unclipping Wire Harness From Fan Assembly
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Unclip transmission cooler lines from fan assembly.

Fig 3: Unclipping Transmission Cooler Lines From Fan Assembly
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Remove battery box inlet air duct.

Fig 4: Removing Battery Box Inlet Air Duct
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Remove condenser splash shield.

Fig 5: Removing Condenser Splash Shield
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Remove radiator inlet hose.

Fig 6: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose
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Remove radiator outlet hose.

Fig 7: Removing Radiator Outlet Hose
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Remove upper CRFM bracket assemblies.

Fig 8: Removing Upper Crfm Bracket Assemblies
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Lift CRFM assembly from lower brackets and carefully move bottom of assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.

Fig 9: Removing Crfm Assembly
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Remove fan assembly to radiator bolt.
Remove fan assembly.

Fig 10: REMOVING FAN ASSEMBLY
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