Removal And Replacement

COOLING FAN

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
1.Partially drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "Draining Engine Coolant" Draining Engine Coolant.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2.Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
3.Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Replacement.
4.Loosen the following from the radiator core support (upper):
a.Air bag harness b.Hood lock cable c.Radiator cap adapter d.Horn harness
5.Remove radiator hose (upper) from water outlet.
6.Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
7.Disconnect reservoir tank hose, and remove reservoir tank.
8.Remove radiator core support (upper).
9.Remove radiator hose (upper) from radiator.
10.Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" .

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
Only use Genuine NISSAN parts for the fan shroud bolt.
NOTE:
Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to "Diagnosis Description" On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System.