Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement

Tools Required

GE-47716 1617 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front fascia.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors.
4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.




5. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
6. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
7. Remove the front impact bar.




8. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
9. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.




10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator (1).
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator (2)




12. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
13. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.




14. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
15. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.
16. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.
17. Remove the fan assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the fan assembly to the vehicle.
2. Return the condenser and radiator assembly to the mounted position.




3. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

4. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator (2).
6. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator (1).




7. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.




9. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
10. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

11. Install the front impact bar.




12. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
13. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.




14. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.

Notice: Refer to Compressor Hose Clearance to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Notice .

15. Install the electrical connectors to the fan motors.
16. Install the front fascia.
17. Fill the cooling system.