Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

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Remove the collector cover.
NOTE: Follow the steps below when removing the collector cover.
1. Lift up (A) in two positions at the rear.
2. Moving (B) in two positions at the front toward the vehicle, lift them up.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Front And Rear Side Holding Position
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
Drain engine coolant completely. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Disconnect the integrated connector of radiator main fan & fan motor and radiator sub fan & fan motor.

Fig 2: Locating Integrated Connector Of Radiator Main Fan & Fan Motor
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
Remove the grille bracket.
NOTE: Remove ten clips when removing the grille bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Grille Bracket Clips
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Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
Remove radiator upper hoses LH and RH only on radiator side.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Upper Hoses LH And RH
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Remove the ATF hose from the clip of radiator fan shroud.
Remove bolts on the upper side of radiator fan shroud.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Side Of Radiator Fan Shroud Bolts
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Fig 6: Locating Upper Side Of Radiator Fan Shroud Bolts
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Remove the radiator fan shroud.
NOTE: When pulling up the radiator fan shroud, be careful not to damage the radiator hose or AFT hose.