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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Electric cooling fan motors, fans, shrouds, and brackets are usually available separately. Consult a parts catalog.

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.

    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. Object Number: 26417  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cooling fan bracket bolt.

  4. Object Number: 26420  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the fan motor.
  6. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 26420  Size: SH
  1. Install the cooling fan assembly.
  2. Connect the wiring harness to the cooling fan motor.

  3. Object Number: 26417  Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install the cooling fan bracket bolt.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the cooling fan bracket bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).