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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the secondary air cut-off bracket:
  3. • Remove the bracket bolts.
    • Disconnect the bracket from the fan housing.
  4. Remove the intake air resonator. Refer to Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls.
  5. Remove the upper radiator covers:
  6. • Release the self-locking tabs.
    • Remove the cover screws.
    • Remove the covers.

    Object Number: 389872  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the following locations:
  8. • The primary fan motor
    • The primary fan cooling switch (at the upper LH of the radiator)

    Object Number: 141934  Size: SH
  9. Remove the auxiliary water pump from the primary fan housing by removing the two clips.
  10. Place a catch basin under the fittings and remove the upper transmission oil cooler fitting and loosen the lower transmission oil cooler pipe fittings.

  11. Object Number: 389880  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fan housing bolts and remove the fan housing from the vehicle.
  13. Snug the lower fitting in order to minimize fluid loss while the fan housing is removed from the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 141938  Size: SH
  15. Remove the fan motor nuts (1).
  16. Remove the fan motor from the fan shroud.

  17. Object Number: 141939  Size: SH
  18. Remove the fan blade retainer clip (1).
  19. Remove the fan blade from the fan motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 141939  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan blade to the fan motor.
  2. Install the fan blade retainer clip (1).

  3. Object Number: 141938  Size: SH
  4. Install the fan motor to the fan shroud.
  5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Install the fan motor nuts (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 141936  Size: SH
  8. Loosen the lower transmission oil cooler pipe fitting in order to install the fan housing to the vehicle.
  9. Install the fan shroud bolts (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  11. Install the upper transmission oil cooler pipe fitting and seals.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the upper and lower fittings to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 141934  Size: SH
  13. Install the auxiliary water pump to the primary fan housing by inserting the two clips.

  14. Object Number: 389872  Size: SH
  15. Connect the electrical connectors at the following locations:
  16. • The primary cooling fan
    • The primary cooling fan switch
  17. Install the upper radiator covers:
  18. • Position the covers.
    • Insert the self-locking tabs.
    • Install the screws until fully seat and not stripped.
  19. Install the intake air resonator. Refer to Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls.
  20. Install the secondary AIR cut-off valve bracket:
  21. • Position the bracket.
    • Install the bracket bolts.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  22. Connect the negative battery cable.
  23. Reprogram the applicable accessories. Refer to Reprogramming Accessories After Battery Disconnect in Engine Electrical.