Radiator Sub Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Remove the air intake duct (rear). < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the connector from the sub fan motor assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Sub Fan Motor Assembly Connector
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Remove the bolts which hold the radiator sub fan shroud onto the radiator.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Sub Fan Shroud Bolts
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Remove the radiator sub fan and fan motor from vehicle.