Cooling system

Fan motor

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COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the shroud panel. (See SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the A/C pipe stay.

4. Remove the ATX pipe stay (ATX).

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.



COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.



COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION

1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.

2. Connect battery positive voltage and an ammeter to the fan motor connector.

3. Verify that the fan motor operates smoothly at the standard current draw.

  • If not as spcifid, replace the fan motor.

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