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How to Replace a Cooling Fan

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Est. $63.24 in parts and labor
Costs are based on averages for all vehicles.

Guide Steps

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1
 
Open the hood and locate the vehicle’s radiator. edit step - submit photo
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With the engine off and cold locate the cooling fans. edit step - submit photo
Engine Cooling Fan Assembly and mounting bolt
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Manually try and spin the electrical cooling fan. edit step - submit photo
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Use an open end wrench to disconnect the negative battery cable. edit step - submit photo
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Unplug electrical cooling fan connections. edit step - submit photo
Unplugging Cooling Fan Connections
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Remove cooling fan assembly by unbolting the assembly from the radiator. edit step - submit photo
Unbolting the cooling fan assembly from the radiator support bracket
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Install new cooling fan assembly. edit step - submit photo
Illustration showing the fan where it mounts to the bracket when removed and replaced
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Install assembly mounting bolts. edit step - submit photo
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Plug electrical cooling fan connector into engine harness. edit step - submit photo
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Reconnect the negative battery cable. edit step - submit photo
Battery Cable Attached to Post
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Let the vehicle idle and get hot, verify cooling fans work properly. edit step - submit photo
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