Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the cooling fan.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling





Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.

Fan Bracket





^ Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.
^ If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Install cooling fan with its front mark "F" facing front of engine. Refer to "Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)"

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
^ Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS".
^ Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there are no leaks of the engine coolant.

Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.





3. Remove the bolt and remove the fan grille and motor assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to "Cooling Fan Operation".