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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

RADIATOR FAN MOTOR





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery cable.
2. Disconnect the connectors from the fan motor.





3. Remove the radiator fan assembly mounting bolts.
4. Remove the radiator fan assembly from the radiator.
5. Remove the fan mounting clip and detach the fan from the fan motor.

INSPECTION
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR AND CONDENSER FAN MOTOR
1. Check that the radiator fan rotates when battery voltage is applied between the terminals.





2. Check that there are no abnormal noises while the motor is running.

RADIATOR FAN MOTOR RELAY
1. Remove the radiator fan motor relay from the relay box in the engine room.





2. Check continuity with an ohmmeter.





3. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
4. If there is no continuity, replace fan motor relay.