QuestionI recently discovered that my condenser fan gave out on me. I just am not sure how to remove the condeser to replace the old fan with a new one? How do you remove the shroud without having to disconect any A/C Lines to get to the fan? Also do you recommend an aftermarket fan versus getting a dealership fan.
AnswerREMOVAL - 3.7L/4.7L/5.7L/5.9L GASOLINE ENGINES
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
Remove the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the condenser inlet port (A/C Discharge Line - 3.7L Shown, 4.7L/5.7L Typical).
Disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.
Remove the seal from the discharge line fitting and discard.
Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and condenser inlet port.
Remove the plastic cover from the condenser outlet stud.
Remove the nut that secures the liquid line fitting to the condenser outlet.
Disconnect the liquid line from the condenser.
Remove the seal from the liquid line fitting and discard.
Install plugs in, or tape over the liquid line fitting and condenser inlet port.
Disconnect the wire harness connector from the condenser cooling fan motor (Condenser/Cooling Fan Assembly).
Remove the two bolts that secure the condenser to the front upper crossmember.
Remove the condenser/cooling fan assembly from the vehicle.
Place the condenser/cooling fan assembly on a flat work area and remove the four screws that secure the cooling fan to the condenser.
Separate the cooling fan from the condenser.
