Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor and shroud electrical connectors.
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler upward to release it from the lower retainer
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Remove the coolant hose connection from the cooling fan shroud.
- Remove the degas bottle coolant tube from the cooling fan shroud.
- Remove the push pins.
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NOTE: The cable ties must be installed to allow the cooling module to drop 2-3 inches.
Using a series of cable ties support both sides of the cooling module utilizing the push pin holes and the upper radiator mounts. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
- Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler hose bracket aside.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Remove the push pins and position the A/C lines aside.
- Remove the bolts and the lower support.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Unclip the lower cooling fan retainers while pushing upward on the cooling fan motor and shroud assembly.
- Position the cooling fan motor and shroud assembly above the clips then remove.