Radiator and Cooling Fan Removal/Installation Note
- Pull the condenser forward to obtain clearance, and remove/install the radiator and cooling fan.
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Scheme 14: THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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- Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS»(ref-178034-S14417499622005061000000) .) See «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT»(ref-178034-S22817698222005061000000) .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Scheme 16: Thermostat Installation Note
- Install the thermostat into the thermostat case with the jiggle pin at the top.
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Scheme 17: THERMOSTAT INSPECTION
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- Visually check that the thermostat valve is closed.
- Place the thermostat and a thermometer in water. WARNING: During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and they can badly burn. Do not touch the thermostat and water directly.
- Heat the water and check the following. If not as specified, replace the thermostat.
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Scheme 19: WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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- Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Drain the engine coolant. (See «COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS»(ref-178034-S14417499622005061000000) .) (see «ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT»(ref-178034-S22817698222005061000000) .)
- Remove the water pump drive pulley. (See Water Pump Drive Belt Pulley Removal Note .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Water Pump Installation Note
- Tighten the bolts to the specified torque, then tighten them further 85°-95°.
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Scheme 21: FAN CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION
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- Remove the two bolts from the fan control module with the connectors still connected.
- Start and warm up the engine.
- Monitor the engine coolant temperature with the WDS or equivalent.
- Measure the voltage at the terminal B of cooling fan control module connector (2 terminals) from the harness side as shown in the table. If not as specified, replace the fan control module.
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Scheme 23: COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
- Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the radiator grille. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the transverse member and the engine mount member. (See ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Scheme 24: COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION
- Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See Battery ).
- Disconnect the fan control module connector (2 terminals.)
- Connect battery voltage and an ammeter to the fan control module connector on fan motor side (2 terminals).
- Perform the same procedure as step 2 for the condenser fan motor.
- Verify that the cooling fan motor operates smoothly at the standard current draw. If not as specified, replace the cooling fan motor. Standard Current 12.0-15.0 (A) [12 V]