For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement.
- Remove the 3 engine cooling fan shroud bolts (1).
- Position the engine cooling fan shroud (1) forward to the radiator.
- Install a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner opening and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
- Remove the belt from the tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
- Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys , if equipped with a single generator.
- Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys, if equipped with dual generators.
- Inspect the drive belt for excessive cracking or any visible damage and replace if necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Install the drive belt, if equipped with dual generators.
- Route the drive belt over and/or around all the drive pulleys except for the tensioner.
- Install the drive belt, if equipped with a single generator.
- Route the drive belt over and/or around all the drive pulleys except for the tensioner.
- Install a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner opening and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise.
- Install the belt over and/or around the tensioner.
- Slowly release the tension on the tensioner arm.
- Inspect the drive belt for proper installation on and/or around all pulleys.
- Position the engine cooling fan shroud on the 3 mounting brackets (1).
- Install the bolts. Loosely tighten the top mounting bolt at the oil filler neck.
- Center the engine cooling fan shroud to the fan blade in 3 places (1).
- Fully tighten the 3 engine cooling fan shroud bolts (1).
- Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Maintain a 6 mm (0.25 in) minimum clearance at all 3 places.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
