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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. Object Number: 141940  Size: SH
  3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in HVAC with Automatic A/C.
  4. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in HVAC with Automatic A/C.
  5. Disconnect the fan connectors.
  6. Remove the fans from the radiator support:
  7. • Tilt the fans rearward in order to unseat the upper retainers (2).
    • Lift the fans in order to unseat the lower retainers.

    Object Number: 141939  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fan blade clips (1).
  9. Remove the fan blades.
  10. Remove the fan motor bolts.
  11. Remove the fan motors from the fan shrouds.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the fan motors to the fan shrouds.
  2. Install the fan motor bolts until fully seated and not stripped.

  3. Object Number: 141939  Size: SH
  4. Install the fan blades.
  5. Install the fan blade retainer clips (1).

  6. Object Number: 389846  Size: MH
  7. Install the fans (1) to the radiator support:
  8. • Seat the fans into the lower retainers.
    • Tilt the fans forward in order to seat in the upper retainers.
  9. Connect the fan connectors.
  10. Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in HVAC with Automatic A/C.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.
  12. Reprogram the applicable accessories. Refer to Reprogramming Accessories After Battery Disconnect in Engine Electrical.
  13. Charge and leak test the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging in HVAC with Automatic A/C.