Removal (Chassis 129)
- Drain radiator coolant. See DRAIN, FILL & BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM
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- Remove viscous fan (1). See COOLING FAN & VISCOUS FAN CLUTCH
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- Remove fan shroud (2). See Fig 1
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- Discharge (recycle) air conditioning system. See appropriate A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC article in CLIMATE CONTROL.
- Remove cable strap.
- Remove radiator cover (3).
- Remove horns (place to the side).
- Disconnect harness plug connector (M4x1) from fans.
- Disconnect coolant lines (4, 5)
- Disconnect coolant lines (6, 7)
- Remove ATF lines (8, 9). See Fig 1
. Seal off open connections. See SPECIAL TOOLS
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- Remove bracket (10) of ATF line (8) at radiator (11).
- Remove clamps (12).
- Remove condenser with radiator (11).
- Remove auxiliary fans. See AUXILIARY FANS ASSEMBLY
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