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1.6L Engine

Fig 1: Upper Radiator Closure Panel and Center Brace
GC0021821Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - UPPER RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL
2 - CENTER BRACE
WARNING: Do not remove the cylinder block plug or the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
NOTE: The fan motor, fan, and the shroud are serviced as an assembly.
  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  2. Partially drain cooling system below upper radiator hose level, (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  3. Remove grill, (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL) .
  4. Remove upper radiator closure panel (1). See Fig 1(Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 2: Radiator Filler Neck
    GC0021819Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - FAN MOUNTING NUT
    2 - RADIATOR FILLER NECK
    3 - FAN
  5. Disconnect upper radiator hose and overflow hose from radiator filler neck (2). See Fig 2.
  6. Remove radiator filler neck.
  7. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  8. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector.
  9. Remove the two lower and left side radiator fan screws.
  10. Lower vehicle and remove the remaining radiator fan attaching screws.
    CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the radiator cooling fins and tubes during fan removal.
  11. Remove radiator fan by lifting up from the engine compartment.