Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

COOLING FAN COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]

WARNING:
- Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
- Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise 2.5 turns. Step back while the pressure escapes.
- When you are sure all the pressure is gone, turn the cap using the cloth, and remove it.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1. (ATX) Aerodynamic Under Cover No.1 Removal/Installation

3. Drain the engine coolant. Service and Repair

4. Remove the air cleaner and fresh air duct component. Service and Repair

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Refill the engine coolant. Service and Repair

8. Inspect for engine coolant leakage. Engine Coolant Leakage Inspection










Cooling Fan Component Removal Note

1. Remove the lower radiator hose clip from the radiator cowling.

2. Remove the lower radiator hose stay.






3. Remove the ATF oil cooler pipes from the clips installed to the underside of the radiator cowling. (ATX)






4. Release the left and right tabs on the upper side of the radiator by pressing them in the direction shown in the figure.






5. Lift the cooling fan component to remove it from the left and right insertion areas on the lower side of the radiator.






6. Remove the cooling fan component from above the engine compartment.






Cooling Fan Component Installation Note

1. Insert the cooling fan component in the left and right insertion areas on the lower side of the radiator, and then attach the left and right tabs on the upper side of the radiator.