Nissan GT-R (R35) · Service Manual ENGINE

COOLING FAN

Exploded View



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1.
Cooling fan (RH)
2.
Cooling fan (LH)
3.
Cooling fan control module
4.
Fan motor (LH)
5.
Fan motor cover
6.
Fan motor (RH)
A.
Apply on fan motor shaft




:
Apply high strength thread locking sealant or equivalent.
Refer to Components for symbols not described on the above.

Removal and Installation

 
 REMOVAL

    1.Remove radiator. Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).
    2.Disconnect harness connector from cooling fan control module, and move harness to aside.
    3.Remove cooling fan control module.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
    4.Remove cooling fan mounting nuts, and then remove the cooling fans (RH and LH).
    5.Remove fan motors (RH and LH).
    • Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
 
 INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
■ CAUTION ■
RH and LH fan motors are different. Be careful not to misassemble them.
  • Install each fan in the following position.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    RH and LH cooling fans are different. Be careful not to misassemble them.

    Right side
    : 9 blades
    Left side
    : 7 blades

  • Apply high strength thread locking sealant on fan motor shaft.
  • Secure the harness tightly to the fan shroud to prevent the fan rotation area from being loose.

Inspection

 
 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

  • Check that fan motors operate normally.
    NOTE:
    Cooling fans are controlled by cooling fan control module. For details, refer to System Diagram (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).
  • Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.
    • If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
 
 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

  • Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to Inspection.
  • Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.