Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill).
2. Remove the air cleaner air duct. Refer to the following:

* Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacementfor the 2.4L engine
* Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacementfor the 3.5L engine

3. Remove the upper radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
4. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection.




5. Loop a rope around each of the upper 2 tabs of the condenser and tie a rope around the upper tie bar.




6. Remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts.




7. Remove the upper radiator support brackets.




8. Pry upward on the fan shroud tabs at the radiator clips to release the fan shroud from the radiator.
9. Remove the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) .
12. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
13. Disconnect the cooling fan wire harness connectors.
14. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LY7) .
15. Raise the vehicle.




16. Remove the lower radiator support bracket bolts.
17. Remove the lower radiator support brackets.




18. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe clip from the fan shroud.




19. Remove the fan shroud assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the fan shroud assembly.




2. Install the transmission oil cooler pipes to the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection.




3. Install the transmission oil cooler pipe clip to the fan shroud.




4. Install the lower radiator support brackets.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the lower radiator support bracket bolts and tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
6. Install the cooling fan wire harness connectors.
7. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7) .
8. Install the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Snap fan shroud tabs into the radiator clips.
11. Remove the rope attached to the condenser and upper tie bar.




12. Install the upper radiator support brackets.




13. Install the upper radiator support bracket bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
14. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7) Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) .
15. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LY7) .
16. Install the upper radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
17. Install the air cleaner air duct. Refer to the following:

* Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacementfor the 2.4L engine
* Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacementfor the 3.5L engine

18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7, LZE, LZ4, LZ9) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill).
19. Inspect the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.