Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Release the retainers and remove the radiator sight shield.
- Remove the active grille shutter. Refer to: Active Grille Shutter .
- Remove the retainers and remove the air cleaner inlet tube.
- Remove the bolt and remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket.
Torque
: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts and the engine underbody shield.
- Remove the screws, the pin-type retainers and the radiator deflector.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- On both sides. Remove the bolts and remove the front side member.
Torque
: 1: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
2: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)
- Remove the bolt and the wiring harness retainers.
Torque
: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- On both sides. Remove the bolts.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the refrigerant lines.
Remove the front cross member.
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NOTE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the refrigerant lines.
Using a transmission jack, lower the radiator assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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NOTE: Make sure that a new component is installed.
Remove the upper foam strip.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - Air to Oil .
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.