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Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair



Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric
Removal Procedure





1. Caution: Refer to Electric Coolant Fan Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector(s).





3. Remove the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.
4. Remove the electric cooling fan.

Installation Procedure





1. Caution: If a fan blade is bent or damaged in any way, no attempt should be made to repair or reuse the damaged part. A bent or damaged fan assembly must be replaced with a new fan assembly. It is essential that fan assemblies remain in proper balance. A fan assembly that is not in proper balance can fail and fly apart during use, creating extreme danger. Proper balance cannot be assured on a fan assembly that has been bent or damaged.

Install the electric cooling fan(s).





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.
Tighten the electrical cooling fan mounting bolts to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
3. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.