Kia Forte BD Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Fan

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
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20steps
~120min
4/5difficulty
010203040506.95N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Cooling Fan
2. Fan Motor		 3. Cooling Fan Shroud
4. Cooling Fan Controller (PWM)

Description and Operation

Description

The cooling fan operates in 2 steps (HIGH/LOW). The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the cooling fan based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and air conditioning operation.

Specifications

Specifications

Items Specification
Fan Type Puller
Fan Speed Control Method PWM
Air Flow Rate (m³/h) 2050 - 8% min.
Fan Speed (rpm) 2150 ± 8%
Current (A) 23.3 +10% max.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust System - Air Cleaner)

  3. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Engine Compartment Cover)

  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.

    (See Intake and Exhaust - Air Cleaner)

  5. Disconnect the RCV solenoid valve connector (A) and the boost pressure sensor (BPS) connector (B).

  6. Disconnect the intercooler outlet hose (A).

  7. Remove the intake hose and intercooler pipe (A).

    Tightening Torque

    Hose clamp bolt:

    4.9–6.9 N·m (0.5–0.7 kgf·m, 3.6–5.1 ft·lbf, 43.4–60.8 in·lbf)

    (If equipped with a cap, tighten until the cap is removed.)

    Pipe mounting bolt:

    18,6–24 N·m

  8. Disconnect the connector (A) of the cooling fan controller (PWM).

  9. Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).

    Tightening torque:

    4.9–7.9 N·m (0.5–0.8 kgf·m, 3.6–5.8 ft·lbf, 43.4–69.4 in·lbf)

Cooling Fan Controller (PWM)

  1. Remove the air duct (A).

  2. Disconnect the cooling fan controller connector (A) and the cooling fan connector (B).

  3. Remove the cooling fan controller (A).

    Tightening torque:

    4.9–8.3 N·m (0.50–0.85 kgf·m, 3.6–6.1 ft·lbf, 0.43–0.74 ft·lbf)

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

  1. Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

    Tightening torque:

    2.8–3.3 N·m (0.28–0.33 kgf·m, 2.06–2.43 ft·lbf, 24.3–28.6 in·lbf)

  2. Disconnect the cooling fan motor connector (A).

    Tightening torque:

    2.8–3.3 N·m (0.28–0.33 kgf·m, 2.06–2.43 ft·lbf, 24.3–28.6 in·lbf)

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

    Tightening torque:

    3.9–5.9 N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft·lbf, 35.4–53.1 in·lbf)

  4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Blower 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. Make sure the cooling fan motor operates normally.

Test yourself

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