COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]
2016 – MX-5 – Engine
COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]
WARNING:
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Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
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Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.
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When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)
2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
3. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and resonance chamber No.1 as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1 |
Fan control module |
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2 |
Cooling fan component |
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3 |
Cooling fan (See Cooling Fan Removal Note.) |
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4 |
Cooling fan motor |
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5 |
Radiator cowling |
Fan Control Module Removal Note
1. Disconnect the fan control module connectors.
2. Remove the fan control module.
Cooling Fan Component Removal Note
1. Remove the bolt shown in the figure.
2. Remove the cooler pipe from the clip and set it aside at the vehicle rear.
3. Set the washer tank aside with the hose connected so that it does not interfere with the servicing. (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the wiring harness clips from the cooling fan component.
5. Disconnect the connectors shown in the figure.
6. Detach the clip and set the lower radiator hose aside.
7. Remove the front wiring harness clips passing through the inner side of the shroud panel.
8. Pull the front wiring harness toward the upper side of the shroud panel while setting the cooler pipe aside.
9. While pressing the radiator tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the cooling fan component in the direction of arrow (2) and remove it from the radiator.
NOTE:
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At this stage, the cooling fan component cannot be completely removed from the vehicle because the cooling fan component is caught in the cooler pipe bracket and shroud panel.
10. Move the cooling fan component until it contacts the vehicle left side.
11. While setting the cooler pipe aside in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the cooling fan component in the direction of arrow (2).
12. Remove the cooling fan component from the vehicle.
Cooling Fan Removal Note
CAUTION:
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When removing, do not apply excessive force to the clip to prevent damaging the clip.
1. Using a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth, slide the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the clip.
2. Remove the washer.
Cooling Fan Installation Note
1. Install the washer to the cooling fan.
NOTE:
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Installing the washer to the cooling fan facilitates the alignment of the cooling fan motor shaft end to the washer.
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The washer has no designated installation direction.
2. Install the cooling fan and the washer to the cooling fan motor as a single unit.
NOTE:
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Install the washer to the end of the cooling fan motor shaft while aligning the washer hole.
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Press in the cooling fan to the cooling fan motor to the end.
CAUTION:
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When installing, be careful of the following to prevent damaging the clip.
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Install the clip in the correct direction.
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Do not apply excessive force to the clip.
3. Using needle-nose pliers, slide the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and install the clip.
Cooling Fan Component Installation Note
NOTE:
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Temporarily removing the clip shown in the figure from the cooling fan component facilitates the installation of the cooling fan component to the vehicle.
