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Electric Cooling Fan 2.2L

Removal Procedure

    Important: Usually, electric cooling fan motors, fans, shrouds, and brackets are available separately. Always consult a parts catalog.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    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.

    in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 25879  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector from the motor and the fan frame.

  4. Object Number: 25882  Size: SH
  5. Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt.
  6. Caution: If a fan blade is bent or damaged in any way, do not repair or reuse the damaged part. Always replace a bent or damaged fan blade. Fan blades that have been damaged can not be assured of proper balance and could fail and fly apart during subsequent use. This creates an extremely dangerous situation.

    The fan blades must remain in proper balance. You cannot assure fan blade balance once a fan blade has been bent or damaged. A fan blade that is not in proper balance could fail and fly apart during use, creating an extremely dangerous situation.

  7. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 25882  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator support.
  2. Install the fan assembly bolt.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    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.


    Object Number: 25879  Size: SH
  4. Connect the wiring harness electrical connector to the motor and the fan frame.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

Electric Cooling Fan 2.4L

Removal Procedure

    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. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.

  3. Object Number: 25882  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt.

  5. Object Number: 25879  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan.
  7. Remove the cooling fan assembly by pulling the fan assembly out through the bottom of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the cooling fan assembly to the radiator in through the bottom of the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 25879  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the cooling fan.

  4. Object Number: 25882  Size: SH
  5. Install the cooling fan mounting bolt.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fan mounting bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    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.

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).