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01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)01 · 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)
01 · Engine

Cooling fans

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Engine cooling system › Cooling fans
1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)Cooling fans

COOLING FANS

The cooling fan makes it possible to increase the heat dissipating capacity of the radiator. The cars with air conditioner have two fans with two speeds, while the cars without air conditioner have only one fan with one speed. The fans are controlled by a thermal contact on the radiator.

REMOVAL/REFITTING (for cars with conditioner)

  • Remove the radiator grille (GROUP 70).
    1. Disconnect the bonnet opening cable.
    2. Remove the upper radiator crossmember.
Diagram showing removal of upper radiator crossmember and electrical connections
  1. Remove the electrical connection without disconnecting it from above the fan.
  2. Release the wiring from the groove, slacken the two fastening screws and remove it.
  3. Disconnect the two electrical connections from the engine cooling fan additional resistance.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connections from the cooling fans.
Diagram showing electrical connections and fan mounting points
  1. Slacken the three lower fastening screws of the cooling fans as illustrated.
Diagram showing lower fan fastening screws
  • Slacken the remaining lower screw fastening the right fan.
    1. Slacken the fan fastening screw illustrated and retrieve the additional resistance.
Diagram showing right fan fastening screw and additional resistance
  1. Slacken the remaining three upper fan fastening screws then remove the fans pulling them upwards beginning with the right-hand one.
Diagram showing upper fan fastening screws and fans

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