Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Position the hood latch out of the way.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Tie Strap
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If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.
Raise and support the vehicle.

Fig 2: Locating Lower Center Support Bolts & Fan Bolts
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Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Center Support Bolt & Upper Center Support
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Remove the upper center support bolt and the upper center support.

Fig 4: Locating LH Fan Electrical Connector For Disconnection
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Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating LH & RH Upper Radiator Supports Bolts
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Remove the LH and RH upper radiator supports.
Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.

Fig 6: Locating LH Cooling Fan Bolt
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Remove the five bolts and the LH cooling fan.

Fig 7: Locating Bolt & Electrical Connector For RH Fan
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If necessary remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector, remove the RH fan.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.