Removal and Installation

COOLING FAN

Removal and Installation


WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
- When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Replace the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly as a unit. Do not replace cooling fan motors or cooling fan blades separately.

REMOVAL

1.Partially drain coolant from radiator. Refer to "Changing Engine Coolant" Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
- Perform when engine is cold.
- Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
2.Remove engine room cover. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Exploded View.
3.Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
4.Remove battery, battery tray, and battery tray bracket. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
5.Disconnect radiator hose (upper) from radiator.
6.Disconnect fan controller harness.
7.Remove fan controller.
8.Remove radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly.

INSTALLATION

Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" Component Tests and General Diagnostics.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX