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Remove the three screws and detach the fan motor.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery cable.
Disconnect the connectors from the fan motor and the harness from the shroud.
For vehicles with automatic transaxles, remove the oil cooler hose from the shroud.
Remove the four bolts holding the shroud.
Remove the shroud with the fan motor.
Remove the fan mounting clip and detach the fan from the fan motor.
Remove the three screws and detach the fan motor.
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
Check that the radiator fan rotates when battery voltage is applied between the terminals (as shown in the table below).
Check that abnormal noise is not produced while the motor is turning.
Remove the radiator fan motor relay (High and Low) from the relay box in the engine bay.
Check the continuity of the terminals "2" and "4" with an ohmmeter.
Item | Terminal No. | Yes or No |
ON | Terminal 1 - 3 | Continuity |
OFF | Terminal 1 - 3 | Non continuity |
Terminal 2 - 4 | Continuity |
Make sure the cooling fan does not come into contact with the shroud when installed.
After installation, make sure there is no unusual noise or vibration when the fan is rotating.
Check the radiator cap for damage, cracks or weakening.
Connect the tester to the radiator cap.
Increase the pressure until the indicator stops moving.
Replace the radiator cap if the reading does not hold steady for about 10 seconds.
