Radiator Sub 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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Remove the air intake duct. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT .
Disconnect the sub fan motor connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Remove the bolts that secure the radiator sub fan motor assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Sub Fan Motor Assembly Bolts
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Remove the radiator sub fan motor assembly from the upper side of the vehicle.