Removal and Installation

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. .

Fig 1: Positioning Hood Latch Out Of Way
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Position the hood latch out of the way. .

Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Tie Strap
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If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.
Raise and support the vehicle. .

Fig 3: Removing Lower Center Support Bolt And Lower Fan Bolts
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Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Center Support Bolt And Upper Center Support
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Remove the upper center support bolt and the upper center support.

Fig 5: Disconnecting LH Fan Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Resistor And Cooling Fan Relay Electrical Connectors
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If equipped, disconnect the cooling fan resistor and the cooling fan relay electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Removing LH And RH Upper Radiator Supports
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Remove the LH and RH upper radiator supports.
Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.

Fig 8: Removing Five Bolts And LH Cooling Fan
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Remove the five bolts and the LH cooling fan.

Fig 9: Removing Bolt And Disconnect Electrical Connector
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If necessary remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector, remove the RH fan.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.