Re: [DML] Cooling fan removal

[Travis Graham <thgraham2000@xxxx>]

Hi Peter,

You're right - it's no fun indeed! The biggest step is getting the air dam
off. After that, you'll have to remove about 37,311 other little pieces
down there in order to get enough play amongst the parts to remove the air
cowl. If memory serves me, in a nutshell, you have to unbolt the fan cowl
from the condenser, then slide the cowl out.

I distinctly remember using jack stands to hold the condenser into place as
I removed the fan cowl (which was a VERY tight squeeze). I didn't have
access to a lift, so I just put the car on ramps and laid on the concrete
throughout the procedure - which worked out fine.

Do keep in mind: don't try to remove the fans from the cowl until it's off
of the car...I remember trying to do this...it wasted quite some time and
was futile.

Sorry I can't be of more help - it's been a while since I did this (I had
your problem exactly). On my car, the plastic part that held the fan blade
to the motor was broken. And I couldn't buy just a new blade...I needed the
entire assembly (~$300). I used some JB Weld to glue the fan to the motor -
it's worked perfectly for a year and a half.

Best of luck to you!

Travis Graham

> I just noticed that one of my cooling fans is spinning free on its
> motor shaft. Then I noticed that removing the motor to repair this
> doesn't look like it is going to be any fun at all. > 
> Can anybody help?
> 
> --Pete Lucas
> VIN #06703