Removal and Installation WARNING:The cooling fan motor is under the control of the powertrain control module (PCM) and the cooling fan can become active after the ignition key has been removed. Before working on or near the cooling fan, disconnect the battery ground cable. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect. | | -
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Lifting. | 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 4 - Radiator support bracket rear retaining bolts 6 - Cooling fan motor electrical connector 4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. | -
Initialize the door window motors. For additional information, refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures). | Removal Details Item 1 : Engine under shield | -
Release the locking tangs. - Rotate the locking tang counterclockwise.
| Item 3 : Radiator support bracket front retaining bolts | -
Install temporary radiator support bracket front retaining bolts. - Remove the radiator support bracket front retaining bolts.
- Install 30mm M8 bolts leaving 15mm of thread exposed.
| Item 5 : Air conditioning (A/C) condenser | -
Detach the A/C condenser from the radiator (if equipped). - Press in the radiator A/C condenser retaining clip.
- Slide the A/C condenser upwards
| Item 7 : Cooling fan motor and shroud | -
Press in the cooling fan motor and shroud retaining clips. Lift up the cooling fan shroud until clear of the retaining brackets. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. | Installation Details Item 3 : Radiator support bracket front retaining bolts | -
Install the radiator support bracket front retaining bolts. - Remove the temporary radiator support bracket 30mm M8 retaining bolts.
- Install the radiator support bracket front retaining bolts.
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