Removal & Installation

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Release nuts (1). During installation, replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 1: Releasing Nuts On Fan

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Unfasten plug connection (1). During installation, disconnect plug connection before installing fan.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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On vehicles built before 3-1-2002, remove fuse box cover and check whether the diode is still in place. If-the diode has already been removed do NOT continue with the following procedure.

Necessary preliminary tasks include detaching fuse box in interior. Unwrap adhesive tape (1) from wiring loom to expose diode (4) and connectors (2 and 3). Unplug connectors (2 and 3) from diode (4). Remove and discard diode (4). Reconnect connectors (2 and 3) and rewrap adhesive tape around wiring loom.

Fig 3: Exposing Diode

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