Power Steering Fan: Removal
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Remove power steering nuts. See Figure . Unfasten plug connection. See Figure . Remove fan.
NOTE:
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 perform this procedure: Detach fuse box in interior. Unwrap adhesive tape from wiring loom to expose diode and connectors . See Figure
. Unplug connectors from diode. Remove and discard diode. Reconnect connectors and rewrap adhesive tape around wiring loom.