Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

If equipped, remove the retainers and the front lip seal.

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3.

If equipped, remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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4.

Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.

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5.

Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Removal .

6.

Remove the radiator side air deflectors pin-type retainers.

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7.

Remove the radiator side air deflectors.
- 1.
  
  Remove the radiator side air deflector retainers.
- 2.
  
  Release the tab and remove the radiator side air deflectors.

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8.

Loosely install the cable ties at both sides.
Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

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9.

Remove the front lower crossmember.
- 1.
  
  Remove the grommets and the front lower crossmember bracket bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts and the front lower crossmember.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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10.

Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.

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11.

Detach the retainers and position aside the hoses.

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12.

Release the cooling fan motor and shroud upper tabs.

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13.

Lift up and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.

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