Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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 .
- Remove the engine driven cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor and shroud electrical connectors and remove the push pin.
- Remove the push pin that supports the radiator hose to the cooling fan shroud.
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NOTE: Be prepared to capture escaping fluid.
Disconnect and remove the degas bottle coolant tube from the cooling fan shroud.
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler upward to release it from the lower retainer.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- 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.
- Remove the under radiator shield.
- Remove and discard the lower load path bar retainers and remove the lower load path bars.
Torque: 1: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm) 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Loosen the clamps and disconnect the CAC tubes.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler hose bracket aside.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Remove the bolts and remove the lower support and CAC assembly.
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.