Electric Cooling Fan And Shroud (G1998225): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Cooling fans may continue to operate after the engine is turned off. They may also start to operate after the engine is turned off and continue operating for up to 10 minutes.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
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- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
- Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING (G1998221) .
- Remove the charge air radiator.
Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (G1998338) .
- See Figure
Remove the vent hose.
- See Figure
Remove the dirty air duct.
- See FigureCAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
Disconnect the coolant hoses.
- See FigureCAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
Release the 9 clips.
- See Figure
Release the 7 clips.
- See FigureNOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- See Figure
Remove the water pump.