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Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement L61

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fan motor.

  4. Object Number: 951431  Size: SH
  5. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.

  6. Object Number: 949017  Size: SH
  7. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.

  8. Object Number: 948926  Size: SH
  9. Remove the battery box inlet air duct.

  10. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  11. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
  12. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.

  13. Object Number: 931395  Size: SH
  14. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  16. Object Number: 931390  Size: SH
  17. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  18. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.

  19. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  20. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  21. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.

  22. Object Number: 949028  Size: SH
  23. Lift the CRFM assembly from the lower mounts and carefully move the bottom of the assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.

  24. Object Number: 931378  Size: SH
  25. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.

  26. Object Number: 1340661  Size: SH
  27. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1340661  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.

  2. Object Number: 931378  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.

  3. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Position the CRFM assembly onto the lower mounts.

  6. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  7. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
  8. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 931390  Size: SH
  10. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  11. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 931395  Size: SH
  13. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  14. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  15. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  16. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
  17. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.

  18. Object Number: 948926  Size: SH
  19. Install the battery box inlet air duct.

  20. Object Number: 949017  Size: SH
  21. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.

  22. Object Number: 951431  Size: SH
  23. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.

  24. Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  25. Install the electrical connector to the fan motor.
  26. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  27. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement L66

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors.
  4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.
  5. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.

  6. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  7. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
  8. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.

  9. Object Number: 1252561  Size: SH
  10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Remove the radiator inlet hose retaining straps from the radiator support.

  13. Object Number: 1252572  Size: SH
  14. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.

  16. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  17. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  18. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.

  19. Object Number: 949028  Size: SH
  20. Lift the CRFM assembly from the lower mounts and carefully move the bottom of the assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.

  21. Object Number: 1340659  Size: SH
  22. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
  23. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1340659  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Position the CRFM assembly onto the lower mounts.

  6. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  7. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
  8. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252572  Size: SH
  10. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  11. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 1252561  Size: SH
  13. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  14. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  15. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  16. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
  17. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.

  18. Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  19. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.
  20. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.
  21. Install the electrical connectors to the fan motors.
  22. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  23. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement LAT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fan motor.

  4. Object Number: 951431  Size: SH
  5. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.

  6. Object Number: 949017  Size: SH
  7. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.

  8. Object Number: 948926  Size: SH
  9. Remove the battery box inlet air duct.

  10. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  11. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
  12. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.

  13. Object Number: 931395  Size: SH
  14. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  15. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  16. Object Number: 931390  Size: SH
  17. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  18. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  19. Reposition the 3-phase cables as necessary. Refer to Generator Control Module 3-Phase Cable Assembly Replacement.
  20. Reposition the Generator Control Module as necessary. Refer to Generator Control Module Replacement

  21. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  22. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  23. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.

  24. Object Number: 949028  Size: SH
  25. Lift the CRFM assembly from the lower mounts and carefully move the bottom of the assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.

  26. Object Number: 931378  Size: SH
  27. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.

  28. Object Number: 1340661  Size: SH
  29. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1340661  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.

  2. Object Number: 931378  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.

  3. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  5. Position the CRFM assembly onto the lower mounts.

  6. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  7. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
  8. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 931390  Size: SH
  10. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  11. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 931395  Size: SH
  13. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  14. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  15. Attach the 3-phase cables and Generator Control Module.

  16. Object Number: 948958  Size: SH
  17. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
  18. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.

  19. Object Number: 948926  Size: SH
  20. Install the battery box inlet air duct.

  21. Object Number: 949017  Size: SH
  22. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.

  23. Object Number: 951431  Size: SH
  24. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.

  25. Object Number: 947025  Size: SH
  26. Install the electrical connector to the fan motor.
  27. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  28. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .