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Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

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  1. Remove the collector cover.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  3. Lift-up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.
  5. Disconnect the sub fan motor connector (B).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Sub Fan Motor Connector
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  6. Remove the heat shield cover from radiator. (AT model)
    Fig 3: Removing Heat Shield Cover From Radiator
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  7. Drain the coolant about 1 Lambda (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp qt). < Ref. to , DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  8. Remove the ATF hose from the clip of radiator sub fan motor assembly. (AT model)
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the air intake duct.
  11. Disconnect the over flow hose.
  12. Remove the over flow pipe.
  13. Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
  14. Remove the mounting bolts of radiator sub fan motor assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Mounting Bolts Of Radiator Sub Fan Motor Assembly
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  15. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (A) from radiator.
  16. Remove the hood stay holder (B).
    Fig 5: Removing Hood Stay Holder And Radiator Inlet Hose
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  17. Remove the radiator sub fan motor assembly from vehicle.