Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

ELECTRIC COOLING FAN

Removal Procedure

Caution: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

1. Remove the upper filler panel.
2. Remove the air cleaner
3. Remove the left-hand engine support torque struts.






4. Remove the upper radiator hose.
5. Disconnect the upper oil cooler line from the radiator.






6. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.






7. Remove the 4 fan mounting bolts.






9. Remove the cooling fans.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the fans to the vehicle.






Tighten
Fan mounting bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.






2. Connect the electrical connectors to the fan motors.
3. Connect the upper oil cooler line to the radiator.






4. Install the upper radiator hose.
5. Install the left-hand engine support torque strut.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Install the upper filler panel.