Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal
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NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.
- Support each side of the cooling module. The cooling module must be allowed to drop 1-2 inches to allow clearance for cooling fan removal.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid cooler aside.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Detach the coolant hoses from the retainers.
- Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector and remove the bolts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the retainers and the lower radiator support.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Disconnect the CAC temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the CAC bolts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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NOTE: Position the CAC aside during cooling fan removal to prevent damage to the fins.
Position aside the CAC.
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- Remove the bolt.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Raise the cooling fan above the retaining hooks.
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Remove the bolt.