Cooling Fan Component Removal Note

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Remove the lower radiator hose clip from the radiator cowling.
Remove the ATF oil cooler pipes from the clips installed to the underside of the radiator cowling.

Fig 1: Identifying ATF Oil Cooler Pipes Clips
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Release the left and right tabs on the upper side of the radiator by pressing them in the direction shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Left/Right Tabs On Upper Side Of Radiator
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Lift the cooling fan component to remove it from the left and right insertion areas On the lower side of the radiator.

Fig 3: Identifying Left/Right Insertion Areas On Lower Side Of Radiator
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Remove the cooling fan component from above the engine compartment.

Fig 4: Identifying Cooling Fan Component From Engine Compartment
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