Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Disconnect the main fan motor connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Main Fan Motor Connector
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Remove the heat shield cover from radiator. (AT model)

Fig 3: Removing Heat Shield Cover From Radiator (AT Model)
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Drain the coolant about 1 Lambda (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt). < Ref. to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Remove the ATF hose from the clip of radiator main fan motor assembly. (AT model)

Fig 4: Removing ATF Hose From Clip Of Radiator Main Fan Motor
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct.
Disconnect the over flow hose.
Remove the over flow pipe.
Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
Remove the mounting bolts from radiator main fan motor assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Mounting Bolts From Radiator Main Fan Motor Assembly
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Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) from radiator.
Remove the hood stay holder (B).

Fig 6: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose And Hood Stay Holder
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Remove the radiator main fan motor assembly from vehicle.