Removal Procedure
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.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
- Disconnect
negative battery cable.
- Recover refrigerant . Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
in HVAC.
- Remove the core support filler panels. Refer to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
in Body Front End.
- Remove the left fender to core support brace. Refer to
Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls.
- Remove the PCM from mounting and set aside.
- Remove the hood release cable and set aside.
- Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor.
Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement
in Restraints
- Remove the left and right engine torque strut brackets from the
core support and fold strut assembly back toward the engine. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement
in
Engine Mechanical.
- Remove the cooling fan attaching bolts
- Remove the radiator upper support.
- Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors and remove the
cooling fans.
- Disconnect the upper oil cooler line from the radiator.
- Disconnect the cooling
fan electrical connectors.
- Remove the cooling fans.
Installation Procedure
- Install the cooling fans.
- Connect the cooling fan
electrical connectors.
- Connect the upper transmission cooler line to the radiator.
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.
- Position the cooling fans
and install the retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the radiator upper support and retaining bolts. Refer
to
Filler Panel Replacement - Upper
in Body Fornt End.
- Connect the hood release cable.
- Install the PCM into the mounts.
- Install the left fender to core support brace.
- Install the core support upper filler panels
- Install the left engine torque strut. Refer to
Engine Mount Strut Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.
- Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor.
Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement
in Restraints
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
in Engine Controls.
- Install the core support filler panels.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging