Removal And Installation: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the upstream oxygen sensor. Refer to
SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the fasteners (1a) and (1b), and the exhaust heat shield (1c).
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the retaining clips (1a) and disconnect the transmission oil cooler line (1b).
- Plug and seal the ends of the transmission cooler and lines to prevent oil leakage and moisture, contaminants, or impurities from entering the system.
- Release the tabs (1a) and remove the pressurized coolant bottle (1b).
- Disconnect the resistor wire harness connector (1a).
- Disconnect the cooling fan wire harness connector (1b).
- Detach the wire harness retainer (1c) from the fan shroud.
- Open the retainers (2b) and detach the cooler lines from the retainer.
- Release the retaining brackets (1a) and remove the cooling fan (1b).