Solenoid-Radiator Fan: Installation

2008 Jeep Commander Overland, 4WDSECTION Installation
Fig 1: Radiator Fan Solenoid
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1 - HYDRAULIC FAN SOLNOID
2 - SOLNOID RETINING SCREW
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - HYDRAULIC FAN MODULE
CAUTION: If for any reason the hydraulic fan module ground wire is removed from the hydraulic fan module, reconnect the ground wire and tightenmounting nut to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.). Failure to ensure the ground wire is properly connected could result in an electrostatic discahrge that could damage the PCM.
  1. Make sure that the two o-rings are in place. Notice that the armature of the solenoid can rotate within the body of the solenoid.
  2. Install the radiator fan solenoid (1) into the hydraulic fan module (4).
  3. While holding the solenoid body, using a Torx® T40 tighten the radiator fan solenoid screw (2) to 16 N.m (143 in. lbs.).
  4. Connect the radiator fan solenoid connector (3).
  5. Lower the vehicle
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Check the power steering fluid level, fill as necessary.
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