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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the retainers at
the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the right and the left engine mount struts. Refer to the
following procedures:
- Remove the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in
Body Front End.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.8L
or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Remove the PCM harness from the fan shroud clip.
- If equipped remove the cooling fan heat shields.
- Disconnect the cooling fan shroud electrical connectors.
- Remove the cooling fan
shroud bolts.
- Disengage the cooling fan shroud clip from the top of the radiator.
- Remove the radiator upper support brackets that connect to the
fan shroud.
- Remove the cooling fan shroud.
Installation Procedure
- Install the cooling fan
shroud.
- Install the cooling fan shroud clip to the top of the radiator.
Apply pressure in order to completely engage the clip onto 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.
- Install the cooling fan shroud bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the cooling fan shroud electrical connectors.
- Install the cooling fan heat shields.
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.
- Install the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that hold the
fan shroud.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m(89 lb in).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.8L
or
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls-3.4L.
- Install the PCM harness on to the fan shroud clip.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
- Install the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to the following
procedures:
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the retainers at
the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.
- Inspect for proper operation.