Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.
Tightening torque:

2.8 - 3.2 N.m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf.m, 2.06 - 2.43 lb.ft, 24.8 - 29.2 lb.in)

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Disconnect the fan motor connector (A) from the resistor.

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Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 8.3 N.m (0.50 - 0.85 kgf.m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb.ft, 43.4 - 73.8 lb.in)

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Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.