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Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

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  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Remove the collector cover.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
    G05019586
  4. Remove the hood stay holder.
    Fig 2: Locating Hood Stay Holder
    G05018880
  5. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
  6. Disconnect the connector from radiator fan control unit.
    Fig 3: Locating Radiator Fan Control Unit Connector
    G05018894
  7. Lift-up the vehicle.
  8. Remove the under cover.
  9. Drain engine coolant completely.

    < Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >

  10. Remove the ATF hose from the clip of the radiator main fan shroud.
  11. Remove the radiator main fan motor harness from the clip.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the reservoir tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank. >
  14. Disconnect the inlet hose from radiator.
    Fig 4: Locating Inlet Hose
    G05018895
  15. Remove the radiator sub fan motor assembly.
    Fig 5: Locating Bolts Holding Sub Shroud To Radiator
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  16. Remove the radiator main fan motor assembly.
    NOTE: When removing the main fan assembly with lifting it up, the main fan shroud contacts to inlet part of engine coolant. To avoid contacting it, move the main fan assembly to sub fan assembly side before removal.
    Fig 6: Locating Main Fan Assembly Nuts
    G05018897