Fan, Cooling: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The cooling fan must be removed from the bottom of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Engine Cover And Air Intake Assembly

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain out enough coolant to bring the level below the pump.
Remove the engine cover and the air intake assembly (1).

Fig 2: Air Cleaner Assembly, Intake Hose, Fittings & Clamp
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ABARTH ONLY: Disconnect the two vacuum fittings (4), loosen the clamp (3) at the air to turbocharger inlet tube.
ABARTH ONLY: Disconnect the fresh air intake hose (2).
ABARTH ONLY: Remove the air cleaner assembly (1).

Fig 3: Cooling Fan Resistor & Fan Assembly
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Disconnect the cooling fan resistor (1) harness connector at the cooling fan (2).

Fig 4: Engine Cooling Fan, Connector & Fasteners
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Disconnect the cooling fan harness connector (3).
NOTE:
Do not remove the cooling fan from the lower mounting tabs at this time.
Remove the upper cooling fan (2) mounting bolts (4).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Upper And Lower Air Seals, Front Bumper Support Beam
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Remove the upper (4) and lower (3) air seals.
Remove the front bumper support beam (1).
Support the radiator and the A/C condenser with a suitable fixture.

Fig 6: Throttle Body Inlet Hose, Turbocharger Outlet Hose & Cooling Fan
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ABARTH ONLY:
Disconnect the turbocharger outlet hose (2) at the lower quick connect located behind the cooling fan (3).

Fig 7: Right Cooler Hose Quick Connect
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ABARTH ONLY:
Disconnect the right intercooler quick connect (1).

Fig 8: Left Cooler Hose Quick Connect
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ABARTH ONLY:
Disconnect the left intercooler quick connect.
ABARTH ONLY:
Remove the bolts that secure the tube to the lower core support and remove the tube assembly. This will allow for clearance when lowering the fan module out of the vehicle.

Fig 9: Lower Radiator Support Brackets, Radiator Mount, Lower Cooling Module Support & Mounting Bracket Bolt
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Remove the lower radiator support brackets (2).
Use care when positioning the radiator and the A/C condenser aside.
Remove the cooling fan from the lower mounting tabs located on the radiator.
Remove the cooling fan from the vehicle through the bottom of the cooling module assembly.