Fan, Fan Motor, and Shroud Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the splash shields (see step 22 under ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
Remove the A/C compressor clutch connector (A) from the clamp, then remove the harness clamps (B).

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor Clutch Connector And Harness Clamps
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Lower the vehicle on the lift.
Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the air duct bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct Bracket
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Disconnect the fan motor connectors (A) and the harness clamp (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Motor Connectors And Harness Clamp
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Remove the coolant reservoir (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Coolant Reservoir And A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly
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Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly (B) and the radiator fan shroud assembly (C) from the radiator, then remove the A/C condenser fan shroud assembly from the vehicle.
Move the radiator fan shroud assembly to the right side of the engine compartment to clear the upper radiator hose, then lift it out.
Disassemble the fan shrouds.

Fig 5: Identifying Fan Shrouds Components
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