Nissan Versa (N17): Cooling fan

Exploded View

1. Fan shroud 2. Fan motor 3. Cooling fan A. Cooling fan nut L. Genuine NISSAN high strength locking sealant

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from highpressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release builtup pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Partially drain engine coolant from radiator. CAUTION: - Perform this step when the engine is cold.

   - Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.

2. Remove air duct (inlet).
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Loosen the following from the radiator core support (upper): a. Air bag harness b. Hood lock cable c. Radiator cap adapter d. Horn harness
5. Remove radiator hose (upper) from water outlet.
6. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
7. Disconnect reservoir tank hose, and remove reservoir tank.
8. Remove radiator core support (upper).
9. Remove radiator hose (upper) from radiator.
10. Remove cooling fan assembly.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Only use Genuine NISSAN parts for the fan shroud bolt.

NOTE:

Cooling fan is controlled by ECM.

Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove cooling fan nut, and then remove the cooling fan.
2. Remove fan motor.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Cooling fan and shroud Inspect cooling fan and shroud for nicks, cracks, breaks and warping. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Apply Genuine NISSAN high strength thread locking sealant on fan motor shaft.