Tools Required

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.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



4. Remove the engine oil cooler pipe retaining bolt and retainer from the fan shroud.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.



8. Disconnect the lower engine oil cooler pipe from the radiator, and position aside.



9. Disconnect the upper engine oil cooler pipe from the radiator, and position aside.



10. Position the J 37097-A  (3) to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the radiator (1), and place aside over the engine.
11. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.



12. Remove the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt from the fan shroud.
13. Slide the plastic cap off the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe quick connect fitting.
14. Disconnect the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe from the radiator using the J 41623-B .



15. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.
16. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe from the radiator.



17. Remove the radiator bracket mounting bolts.
18. Remove the radiator mounting brackets.
19. In order to remove the fan shroud, position the radiator/A/C condenser assembly as follows:

•	Lift the assembly from the lower radiator support pads.

•	Tilt the top of the assembly forward.




20. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the cooling fan motors.
21. Remove the clips (2) attaching the harness to the fan shroud.
22. Disconnect the retaining clip attaching the A/C discharge hose to the fan shroud.



23. Remove the two electric cooling fan mounting bolts.

Important: Care should be taken when removing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.

24. Remove the cooling fan assembly from the vehicle in the following order:

24.1.

Position the cooling fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.

24.2.

Pull upward on the right side of the fan assembly.

24.3.

Position the fan assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.

24.4.

Pull upward on the fan assembly removing it from the vehicle.

Important: Care should be taken when installing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.

1. Install the cooling fan assembly to the vehicle in the following order:

1.1.	Position the cooling fan assembly behind the radiator.

1.2.	Position the fan assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.

1.3.	Push downward on the right side of the fan assembly.

1.4.	Move the fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan shroud to the mounting tabs on 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.

Important: The bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.

2. Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Connect the retaining clip attaching the A/C discharge hose to the fan shroud.
4. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling fan motors.
5. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.



6. Position the radiator/A/C assembly to the lower radiator support pads.
7. Install the radiator mounting brackets.
8. Install the radiator bracket mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




9. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe to the radiator.

Important: Ensure the lower transaxle oil cooler pipe is positioned upwards while tightening.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe fitting to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).




10. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.



11. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
12. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
13. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.



14. Install the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to the fan shroud.

Tighten
Tighten the transaxle oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.



16. Position the J 37097-A  (3) to the clamp in order to connect the inlet radiator hose (2) to the radiator (1).



17. Connect the upper engine oil cooler pipe to the radiator.

Tighten
Tighten the engine oil cooler pipe fitting to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).




18. Connect the lower engine oil cooler pipe to the radiator.

Tighten
Tighten the engine oil cooler pipe fitting to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

19. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
20. Install the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
21. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



22. Install the engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt to the fan shroud.

Tighten
Tighten the engine oil cooler pipe retaining bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

23. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
24. Lower the vehicle.
25. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
26. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
27. Inspect the engine oil level.