Electric Cooling Fan Removal/Installation - 2.3L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The fan shroud and electric cooling fan are serviced as an assembly.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the engine air cleaner. See ENGINE AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electric Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the electric cooling fan electrical connector.

Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir out of the way.

Fig 3: Removing Transmission Cooling Tube Bolt - With Torque Specifications
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For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission cooling tube from the radiator.

Fig 4: Removing Right Side Cooling Fan Shroud Mounting Bolt - With Torque Specifications
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Remove the right side cooling fan shroud mounting bolt and lift the shroud and electric cooling fan assembly from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.