Engine Coolant Fan Replacement 3.5L V6 LX5

Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the Engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement .



3. Disconnect the cooling fan wiring harness from the engine wiring harness.



4. Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
5. Remove the cooling fan shroud with the electric cooling fan motors and cooling fan.



6. Disconnect the cooling fan wiring harness from each cooling fan motor.



7. Remove the cooling fan heat shield.



8. Remove the cooling fan blade nut(s).
9. Remove the cooling fan blade(s).
10. Inspect the cooling fan(s) for the following conditions:

10.1.

Bent or cracked cooling fan blades

10.2.

Smoothness of the cooling fan blade mating surfaces

10.3.

Remove burrs or other imperfections as necessary

1. Install the cooling fan blade(s).

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.

2. Install the cooling fan blade nut(s).

Tighten
Tighten the cooling fan nut to 6 N·m (53 Lb.in)




3. Connect the cooling fan heat shield.



4. Connect the cooling fan wiring harness to each cooling fan motor.



5. Install the cooling fan shroud with the electric cooling fan motors and cooling fans.
6. Connect the cooling fan shroud bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the cooling fan shroud bolts to 6 N·m (53 Lb.in)




7. Connect the cooling fan wiring harness to the engine wiring harness.
8. Install the engine mount strut bracket to the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement . 

Engine Coolant Fan Replacement 3800 V6 L36

Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.

1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the left engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
3. Remove the left engine mount strut bracket from the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



4. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.



5. Remove the coolant fan shroud bolts.
6. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

1. Install the left cooling fan assembly.

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.

2. Install the left cooling fan shroud bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the cooling fan shroud bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
4. Install the left engine mount strut bracket to the upper radiator support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
5. Install the left engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
7. Inspect coolant fan operation.