Radiator Fan and Fan Motor Assembly: Removal

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
NOTE: Repair Contents.
Drain approximately 3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant. Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp
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Remove the reservoir tank. Ref. to REMOVAL , Reservoir Tank.
Disconnect the connector (A) from the radiator main fan motor and the connector (B) from the radiator sub fan motor.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Main Fan Motor Connector
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Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Sub Fan Motor Connector
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Release the claw (A) on the radiator upper side, and incline the top of the radiator fan & fan motor assembly to the engine side.

Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Upper Side Claws
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Remove the radiator fan & fan motor assembly from vehicle body.