We remove the electric fan for repair or replacement

We prepare the car for work and disconnect the negative battery terminal

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Open the radiator cap and pump out about two liters of coolant with a large syringe

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

We loosen the clamp of the radiator outlet hose, squeezing its bent ears with pliers, and slide the clamp along the hose

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Remove the hose from the radiator pipe

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Remove the return hose from the radiator pipe

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Remove the expansion tank

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Press the latch and disconnect the wire block from the connector of the main electric fan

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

We also disconnect the wire block from the connector of the additional electric fan

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

We unscrew the two upper bolts securing the electric fan shroud to the radiator of the cooling system

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

The picture shows the bolts securing the electric fan shroud to the radiator

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Remove the radiator fan assembly with the casing, bringing it up from the engine compartment

Install the electric fan in reverse order

We bring the coolant level to normal

Removing the engine cooling fan motor

Remove the electric fans of the engine cooling system assembly with the casing, as indicated above

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Unscrew the nut that secures the fan impeller to the motor shaft and remove the impeller atku

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

We unscrew the screws securing the motor to the casing and remove the motor

How to replace Mazda 6 engine cooling fan

Location of screws for fastening the motor to the fan in the picture

Install the motor and fan with shroud in reverse order