Engine & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Fan-Radiator: Removal: Removal-1.6L

Fig 1: Upper Radiator Closure Panel & Center Brace

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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 STANDARD PROCEDURE .
3. Remove grille. Refer to REMOVAL .
4. Remove upper radiator closure panel (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
   Fig 2: Radiator Filler Neck

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   1 - FAN MOUNTING NUT

   2 - RADIATOR FILLER NECK

   3 - FAN

5. Disconnect upper radiator hose and overflow hose from radiator filler neck (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.