Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair
The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB- 05-06-02-013 Dated: December 13, 2005Cooling Fan Replacement
Caution: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line from the radiator ONLY.
2. Remove the discharge hose to cooling fan shroud bolt ONLY.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower closeout panel.
6. Remove the lower transaxle cooler line from the radiator.
7. Remove the lower radiator support mounting panel.
8. Reposition the transmission oil cooler lines away from the fan shroud.
9. Push up on the cooling fan to remove the cooling fan shroud from the radiator.
10. Remove the cooling fan from the bottom of the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the cooling fan from the bottom of the vehicle.
2. Install the cooling fan shroud to the radiator.
3. Pull down on the cooling fan to snap it onto the radiator.
4. Install the lower radiator mounting panel.
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the lower transaxle cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
6. Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
7. Install the lower closeout panel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the discharge hose to cooling fan shroud bolt.
Tighten the fitting to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
10. Install the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
11. Install the upper transaxle cooler line to the radiator.
Tighten the fitting to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).