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: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

1. Inspect the abnormal noise or the vibration if felt from the engine compartment. Check for dirt or the mud build up on fan blades.
2. Clean the dirt or mud build up from the fan blades if abnormal noise or vibration is felt from the engine compartment.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly and duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.



4. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector from the fan motor.



5. Remove the fan shroud assembly bolts.
6. Remove the fan shroud assembly.

1. Install the fan shroud assembly.

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.

2. Install the fan shroud assembly bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the fan shroud assembly bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the fan motors.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly and duct . Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
5. Inspect for proper operation.