Cooling Fan - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: The cooling fan must be removed from the bottom of the vehicle.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover and the air intake assembly (1).





3. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor (1) harness connector at the cooling fan (2).





4. Disconnect the cooling fan harness connector (3).

NOTE: Do not remove the cooling fan from the lower mounting tabs at this time. Damage may occur to the fins of the radiator.

5. Remove the upper cooling fan (2) mounting bolts (4).

6. Raise vehicle.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia.




8. Remove the upper (4) and lower (3) air seals.
9. Remove the front bumper support beam (1).





10. Support the radiator and the A/C condenser with a suitable fixture.
11. Remove the lower radiator support brackets (2).
12. Use care when positioning the radiator and the A/C condenser aside.
13. Remove the cooling fan from the lower mounting tabs located on the radiator.
14. Remove the cooling fan from the vehicle through the bottom of the cooling module assembly.