Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove fan.
CAUTION:
- Reverse screws are used for the fan attachment nuts. When removing or attaching, turn the nut the opposite way as for a normal screw.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Retaining Nut Loosening And Tightening Directions
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Do not remove the balancer clip from the fan.
- For the case if the balancer clip is removed, make an alignment mark for the installation position on the fan side.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Fan Balancer Clip
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove cooling fan motor from cooling fan shroud.