Cooling fan, does the radiator have to be removed to change the fan condenser unit?

2012 FIAT 500
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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CREWCHIEF
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Fan blades are broken, does the radiator have to be removed to change the fan condenser unit?
Jan 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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The radiator does not need to be removed but it does need to be loosened from its mounts. Also, the front fascia and bumper cover will need to be removed. I would start by disconnecting the battery. Here are the instructions on how to replace the radiator cooling fan. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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Jan 10, 2024 at 11:27 AM
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