Engine & Automatic Transmission Cooling System: Engine: Fan-Radiator: Removal: Removal-2.0/2.4L

Fig 1: Upper Radiator Closure Panel & Center Brace

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WARNING: Do not open 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. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to REMOVAL .
3. Drain cooling system below upper radiator hose level, refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
4. Remove grille. Refer to REMOVAL .
5. Remove upper radiator support and closure panel (1) and center brace (2). Refer to REMOVAL .
   Fig 2: Radiator Inlet Neck - 2.4L Turbo

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   1 - FASTENERS

   2 - RADIATOR INLET NECK

6. Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
7. Turbocharger equipped vehicles:   Remove radiator inlet neck (2).
8. Hoist vehicle.
   Fig 3: Radiator Fan Connector - 2.4L Turbo

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   1 - RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR

   2 - RADIATOR DRAINCOCK

9. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector (1).
   Fig 4: Radiator Fan - Mounting

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   1 - RADIATOR FAN SHROUD

   2 - SCREWS

   3 - SCREWS

10. Remove the two lower and left side radiator fan screws (2 and 3).
11. Lower vehicle and remove the remaining radiator fan attaching screws.
    Fig 5: Cooling Module - 2.4L Turbo

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    1 - RADIATOR FAN FASTENERS

    2 - CHARGE AIR COOLER FASTENERS

    3 - RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR

    4 - CHARGE AIR COOLER

    CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the radiator cooling fins and tubes during fan removal.
12. Remove radiator fan by lifting up from the engine compartment.