Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the decorative engine cover. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L
3. Remove the air filter assembly. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L
4. Disconnect both cooling fan electrical connectors and A/C pressure sensor connector.
5. Remove the cooling fan shroud mounting screws.
6. Support the heatsink and condenser before removing the condenser, heatsink, fan module support bracket (CRFM) assembled.
7. Remove the top bolt from the CRFM support bracket assembly.
8. Remove the through bolt and nut securing the CRFM module support bracket assembly.
9. Remove both CRFM assembly support brackets.
10. Separate the fan shroud assembly from the radiator and carefully lift the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle to the floor.
11. Remove both main and auxiliary fan blades from the fan shroud by unscrewing the nut in the center of the fan hubs.
12. Remove both fan motor retaining screws.
13. Remove both fan motors from the shroud.
Installation procedure
Attention! If the fan structure is bent or damaged in any way, do not attempt to repair or reuse the damaged part. A bent or damaged fan must be replaced with a new one. It is very important to maintain the proper balance of the fan assembly. A fan that is not properly balanced may break or fly apart during operation, creating an extreme hazard. A broken or bent fan assembly cannot be properly balanced.
1. Install fan motors and fan blades if removed.
Tighten
Tighten the fan motor lock screws to 3.5 Nm (31 lb-in).
Tighten the fan blade lock nuts to 5.6 Nm (50 lb-in).
2. Carefully lift the fan shroud assembly to the position from which it was removed.
3. Install the through bolt and nut to secure the CRFM module support bracket assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the through bolt and nut of the CRFM support bracket assembly to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
4. Tighten the upper bolt of the CRFM support bracket assembly to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
5. Install the assembled cooling fan to the radiator.
Important: Be sure to slide the tab on the bottom edge of the shroud into the retaining clip on the heatsink.
6. Secure the assembled cooling fan over the heatsink with mounting screws.
Tighten
Tighten the cooling fan assembly mounting screws to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
7. Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors and the A/C pressure sensor connector.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L
9. Install the decorative engine cover. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
