Fan Shroud: Service and Repair
Fan Shroud Replacement (LD8)
Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Plier
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement ().
4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. UsingJ 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
8. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
9. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts from the fan shroud.
10. Remove the transmission lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
11. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the cooling fan motors.
12. Remove the clips (2) attaching the harness to the fan shroud.
13. Remove the fan shroud mounting bolts.
Important: Care should be taken when removing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.
14. Remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle in the following order:
1. Position the fan shroud assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.
2. Pull upward on the right side of the fan shroud assembly.
3. Position the fan shroud assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
4. Pull upward on the fan shroud assembly removing the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Care should be taken when installing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.
1. Install the fan shroud assembly to the vehicle in the following order:
1. Position the fan shroud assembly behind the radiator.
2. Position the fan shroud assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
3. Push downward on the right side of the fan shroud assembly.
4. Move the fan shroud assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan shroud to the mounting tabs on the radiator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).
Important: The bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.
2. Install the fan shroud mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
3. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling fan motors.
4. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.
5. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
6. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
7. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
8. Install the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts to the fan shroud.
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
9. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
10. UsingJ 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
12. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement ().
15. Install the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Service and Repair).
16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (Service and Repair).
17. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
18. Inspect the engine oil level.