Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the cooling fan (A) from cooling fan shroud.
Tightening Torque :

2.8 - 3.2 N.m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf.m, 2.0 - 2.4 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Removing Cooling Fan From Cooling Fan Shroud
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Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Motor Connector
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Remove the cooling fan motor (A) from cooling fan shroud.
Tightening Torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Removing Cooling Fan Motor From Cooling Fan Shroud (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing Cooling Fan Motor From Cooling Fan Shroud (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.