Fan Shroud Removal / Installation - 3.0L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
Using the fan pulley holding wrench SST and the fan clutch nut wrench SST, remove the fan blade.

Fig 1: Removing Fan Blade
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shroud Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Lift the fan shroud out of the lower retaining clips.

Fig 3: Lifting Fan Shroud Out Of Lower Retaining Clips
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Lift the fan shroud and the fan blade and clutch assembly together from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.