Important: Care should be taken when installing the
cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling
fan assembly and radiator.
- Install the cooling fan assembly to the vehicle in the following order:
1.1. | Position the cooling fan assembly behind the radiator. |
1.2. | Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle. |
1.3. | Push downward on the right side of the fan assembly. |
1.4. | Move the fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan
shroud to the mounting tabs on the radiator. |
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.
Important: The bolts retaining the cooling fan to the
radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation.
The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.
- Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Connect the 2 retainers to the A/C discharge
hose.
- Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling
fan motors.
- Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.
- Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe
into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
- Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
- Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
- Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe
retaining bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Connect the upper engine oil cooler pipe to the radiator.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Position the J 38543
(3) to the clamp in order to connect the inlet radiator hose (2)
to the radiator (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Install the engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper radiator support. Refer to
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Inspect the engine oil level.