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

    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 negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radiator upper tie bar.
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the motor and the fan frame.

  4. Object Number: 69943  Size: SH
  5. Remove the fan guard (2) and the hose support as needed.
  6. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 69943  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator support n(2).

  2. Object Number: 69943  Size: SH
  3. Tighten the bolts (1) to specifications.
  4. Connect the wiring harnesses to the fan motors.
  5. Install the upper tie bar.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.