Engine Mechanical System

Cooling Fan Repair Procedures

22steps
~132min
4/5difficulty
010203040507.86N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
  3. Remove the water hose (A) from the cooling fan shroud.
  4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (A).
  5. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
  6. Remove the air intake guard (A).
  7. Remove the upper radiator guard (A).
  8. Remove the headlamps. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Headlamp".)
  9. Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets (A). (LH)
    (RH)
  10. Remove the front end module bracket (A).
  11. Remove the cooling fan mounting bolts (A). (LH)
    (RH)
  12. Remove the cooling fan (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 7.8 N·m

  13. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (A) and the fan motor connector (B).
  14. Remove the cooling fan controller (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 8.3 N·m

  15. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
Cooling Fan Controller (PWM)

DISASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan shroud.
  2. Disconnect the fan motor connector (A), then remove the protective cover (B).

    Tightening torque: 1.8 to 2.4 N·m

  3. Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

    Tightening torque: 3.9~5.9 N·m

  4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

[Fan Motor]
  1. Disconnect the fan motor connector from the cooling fan controller.
  2. Connect battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to the "-" terminal.
  3. Check that the cooling fan motor operates correctly.

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