Fan, Cooling: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Cooling Fan Electrical Connector & Upper Cooling Fan Mounting Bolts

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the air filter housing assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector (1).
Remove the upper cooling fan mounting bolts (3).

Fig 2: Lower Radiator Core Support Bolts & Core Support
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NOTE:
The lower radiator support does not need to be removed. The bolts can be loosened so that the support can be positioned forward enough for the cooling fan to be removed from the bottom of the vehicle.
Raise vehicle.
If equipped, remove the lower engine belly pan.
Loosen the lower radiator core support bolts (1).

Fig 3: Radiator Fan Assembly
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Remove the radiator cooling fan assembly (1) from the radiator by pushing up and away from the radiator mounts.
While moving the lower core support forward, slowly lower the left side of the cooling fan assembly from the bottom of the vehicle.
Remove the cooling fan assembly from the vehicle taking care not to damage the fins on the radiator.