Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor: Removal

2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the reservoir tank. Refer to REMOVALΒ .
  3. Disconnect the connector from the main fan motor assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Connector From Main Fan Motor Assembly
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  4. Remove the CVTF radiator hose from the clip of the radiator main fan shroud. (CVT model)
  5. Remove the bolts which hold the radiator main fan shroud onto the radiator.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Radiator Main Fan Shroud Onto Radiator
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  6. Remove the radiator main fan and fan motor from vehicle.
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