Removal

NOTE:
Components installed by final stage vendors are not included. Remove these components as necessary to perform repairs listed.

1. Open door and cover drivers seat. Install Rotunda Memory Saver 014-R1064 or equivalent to retain memory in radio settings, clock, engine learn strategies, etc.

2. Open hood, cover fenders. Disconnect both battery negative cables.

WARNING
USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE CAP FROM A HOT RADIATOR. IF POSSIBLE, WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED, THEN WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND THE RADIATOR CAP AND TURN IT SLOWLY TO THE FIRST STOP. STEP BACK WHILE THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN YOU ARE SURE ALL THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED, PRESS DOWN ON THE CAP (STILL WITH A CLOTH), TURN AND REMOVE IT.

3. Position a drain pan under the radiator drain cock, then partially drain the radiator to allow for removal of the upper radiator hose. It is not necessary to completely drain the radiator.

4. Remove air cleaner assembly (E-Series) or air cleaner outlet tube assembly (F-Series).

5. When the fluid level in the radiator has lowered sufficiently, disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator. Position the free end of the hose out of the way to facilitate removing the fan and clutch assembly and the fan shroud.

CAUTION
The clutch assembly nut has a left-hand thread and must be rotated clockwise to loosen.

6. Remove the fan assembly from the water pump shaft, using Fan Clutch Pulley Holder T83T-6312-A and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T83T-6312-B or equivalents.

7. Remove the fan shroud retaining screws, then remove the shroud, and fan and clutch assembly from the vehicle. Retain shroud fasteners for re-use.

8. Install a 15 mm box end wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm and remove the belt.

9. Remove idler assembly retaining bolt, then remove idler assembly.