Engine Mechanical System

Fan

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
010203040507.96N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Cooling Fan
3. Cooling Fan Motor
3. Cooling fan shroud

Specifications

Specifications

Item Specification
Fan Type Puller
Blower Speed Control ON/OFF
Air Flow [m³/h] 1570 - 8% min.
Fan Speed (rpm) 1960 ± 8%
Current (A) 10.0 + 10% max.

Description and Operation

Description

[A/C Type] 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 A/C operation. [Non-A/C Type] The cooling fan operates in 1 step (HIGH). The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the cooling fan based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed, and A/C operation.

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the radiator. (Refer to Cooling System - "Radiator")
  2. Remove the cooling fan assembly (A) from the radiator.

    Tightening torque: 4.9–7.9 N·m

  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly

  1. Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.
  2. Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud. Torque: 3.9–5.9 N·m N·m (0.4–0.6 kgf·m, 2.9–4.3 ft-lbf, 34.7–52.1 in-lbf)
  3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Blower motor
  1. Disconnect the fan motor connector.
  2. Connect battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to the "-" terminal.
  3. Check that the cooling fan motor operates properly.

Test yourself

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