Chrysler Repair: PT Cruiser, upper radiator hose, radiator fan


Question
How do I replace the fan motor on a 2004 pt cruiser? What needs to be removed?

Answer
2.0L/2.4L ENGINE
NOTE: The fan motor, fan, and the shroud are serviced as an assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THE RADIATOR DRAINCOCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove battery and battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL).
Drain cooling system below upper radiator hose level (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Remove grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
Remove upper radiator closure panel and center brace (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL - REMOVAL) (Upper Radiator Closure Panel and Center Brace).
Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
Turbocharger equipped vehicles: Remove radiator inlet neck (Radiator Inlet Neck - 2.4L Turbo).
Hoist vehicle.
Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector (Radiator Fan Connector - 2.4L Turbo).
Remove the two lower and left side radiator fan screws (Radiator Fan - Mounting) and (Cooling Module - 2.4L Turbo).
Lower vehicle and remove the remaining radiator fan attaching screws.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the radiator cooling fins and tubes during fan removal.

Remove radiator fan by lifting up from the engine compartment.