Cooling fan replacement?

Hi,

Here are the directions for the removal of the fans and shroud. The attached pics correlate with the directions. It doesn't need to be removed, but it does require moving it.

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2007 Suzuki Truck XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L
Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Cooling System Fan Shroud Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement
COOLING FAN AND SHROUD REPLACEMENT
Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement

Special Tool
GE-47716 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool

Removal Procedure

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1. Remove the front fascia.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors.
4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.

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5. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
6. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
7. Remove the front impact bar.

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8. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
9. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.

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10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) from the radiator.
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.

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12. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
13. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.

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14. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
15. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.
16. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.
17. Remove the fan assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the fan assembly to the vehicle.
2. Return the condenser and radiator assembly to the mounted position.

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3. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.

CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].

4. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator.
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

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5. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
6. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to the radiator.

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7. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.

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9. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
10. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support.
Tightening torque
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
11. Install the front impact bar.

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12. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
13. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.

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14. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.

CAUTION:
Refer to Compressor Hose Clearance to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Notice.

15. Install the electrical connectors to the fan motors.
16. Install the front fascia.
17. Fill the cooling system.

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Once the fan/shroud is removed, here are the directions for replacing the fan motors.

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2007 Suzuki Truck XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L
Engine Coolant Fan Motor Replacement
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Cooling System Radiator Cooling Fan Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Engine Coolant Fan Motor Replacement
ENGINE COOLANT FAN MOTOR REPLACEMENT
Engine Coolant Fan Motor Replacement

Special Tool
GE-47827 Socket

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This vehicle is equipped with counter-rotating engine cooling fans. The right hand fan will require the use of GE-47827 or equivalent for fan blade removal. The left hand fan blade can be removed using a normal six point socket.

Removal Procedure

WARNING:
An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

WARNING:
To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

WARNING:
Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle.

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NOTE:
Hold the fan blade to prevent rotation.

2. Using GE-47827 or equivalent, turn the fan motor drive plate in the opposite direction of the arrow stamped on the fan blade.
3. Remove and discard the fan blade.

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CAUTION:
Prior to center punching and drilling out rivets, support the fan motor and shroud by placing a block of wood or other solid object under the fan motor. Failure to support the fan motor while drilling may result in a cracked fan shroud.

CAUTION:
Failure to tape off all of the entry points to the cooling fan motor(s) will allow debris to enter and damage the motor(s).

NOTE:
When reusing the fan motor(s) tape off the front and rear entry points of the fan motor(s) before drilling the rivets. Support the fan motor(s) and shroud prior to center punching the rivets.

4. Center punch each of the rivets (1) from the rear of the motor.
5. Drill the head of the rivets (1) from the fan motor using a 6.35 mm (0.25 in) drill bit.

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6. Tap the rivets out of the fan shroud.

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7. Remove the fan motor from the fan shroud.

NOTE:
Blow off any excess debris from the fan motor.

8. Remove the tape covering the entry points from the fan motor.

Installation Procedure

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1. Install the engine cooling fan motor to the fan shroud.

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NOTE:
Position the fan motor to the fan shroud and insert the bolts from the front side.

2. Install the cooling fan motor bolts.

CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].

3. Install the cooling fan motor nuts.
Tightening torque
Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).

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CAUTION:
Failure to heat the fan hub in hot tap water before installation will result in cooling fan failure due to cracking. Allowing the heated fan to cool for more than one minute prior to installation will also result in failure due to cracking.

NOTE:
Using hot tap water at a minimum of 49°C (120°F), hold the new fan blade hub under the running water for a minimum of 60 seconds to heat the fan blade to the temperature of the water. Immediately after heating, position the fan blade on the fan motor drive plate.

4. Install the new engine cooling fan blade.
5. Using the GE-47827, or equivalent turn the fan motor drive plate in the same direction of the arrow on the fan blade until the fan motor drive plate engages to the fan blade.
6. Rotate the cooling fan blade to ensure proper rotation.
7. Install the fan shroud assembly to the vehicle.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe