Coolant Fan: Removing

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Unclip lower coolant hose from intake air elbow.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor on Radiator Outlet -G83- -item 19-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the bolts from the air shroud -arrows-.

Fig 1: Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module J293

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-- Move the air shroud downward on the left side.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wires. The installed position of the connector varies from the picture.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector And Lay Cable Free

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the fans.