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Radiator Fan: Removal

WARNING: DO NOT remove the cylinder block plug or the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure because serious burns from coolant can occur.
  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  2. Drain cooling system below the upper radiator hose level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove upper hose from radiator. (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator & Fan
    G01032621Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove fasteners that attach air cleaner housing to vehicle. Reposition air cleaner housing.
  5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  6. Disconnect and remove the powertrain control module (PCM) with bracket.
  7. Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector. (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Locating Radiator Fan Motor Connector
    G01032622Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Remove radiator upper support mounts. (Fig 1).
  10. Remove air conditioning line support bracket screw. (Fig 3).
    Fig 3: Locating A/C Line Support
    G01032623Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove radiator fan assembly screws from radiator. (Fig 1).
  12. Carefully lift radiator fan assembly up and out of lower shroud attachment clips.
  13. For radiator fan assembly sub-component removal procedures. (Refer to DISASSEMBLY ).
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