Caution: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

Caution: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

1. Remove the air cleaner and the duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.

Important: To prevent shearing of the rubber bushing(s) loosen the bolt(s) on the engine strut(s) before swinging the strut(s).

2. Remove the LH and RH engine mount strut braces. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical -- 2.5L (LB8) and 3.0L (LW9).



3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.



4. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the retainer at the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
5. Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
6. Remove the cooling fans.

1. Install the cooling fans.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the cooling fan shroud bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the cooling fan shroud bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

3. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the retainer at the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.



4. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
5. Install the LH and RH engine mount strut braces. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical -- 2.5L (LB8) and 3.0L (LW9).
6. Install the air cleaner and the duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 2.5L (LB8) and 3.0L (LW9).
7. Inspect for proper operation.