Cooling Fan Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Kia Soul. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the reservoir tank hose (A).

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Separate the filler neck assembly (A).
Tightening torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 35.4 - 53.1 lb.in)

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Remove the hood latch assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "HOOD LATCH ")
Remove the air intake shield (A).
Tightening torque:

3.0 - 5.0 N.m (0.3 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.2 - 3.7 lb.ft, 26.6 - 44.3 lb.in)

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Disconnect the resistor connector (A).

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

4.9 - 7.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb.ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb.in)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.