Flex-a-Lite 345 Nissan 240SX Fits 1989-1998 - Manual (Page 2)

Peel the protective vinyl coating off of the top and bottom brackets and attach them to the fan shroud with the
screws provided as shown.
Hold the fan assembly so that it is approximately centered over the radiator core. The long 6mm bolts will be
used in the slots of the bottom bracket with the threaded end pointing down. The threaded end of the bolts,
with rubber caps placed over the ends, will slide into the holes on the bottom of the radiator. Determine which
set of slots you will use by looking at which slots line up over the holes. This fan kit is designed to accomodate
both the OEM radiator as well as popular aftermarket radiators. These bolts may go in the inside or outside
slots on the bottom brackets depending on which radiator you have. Leave these loose for now - you will need
to tighten them after you install the fan assembly.
Before installing the fan assembly on the radiator, install the A/C drier relocation bracket, #34584, as follows.
Remove the bolts that hold the drier bracket to the frame. Loosen the strap bolt so that the bracket is free to
move (see Detail 5 on next page).
The A/C drier unit will need to be
moved toward the rear of the car
about ¾” to move it away from the
fan blade. This can be accom-
plished by gently bending the hard
lines going to the drier unit (see
Detail 5).
Find the supplied relocation brack-
et. Swivel the strap bracket on the
drier canister out of the way and
slide the relocation bracket under-
neath. Use the two button head
6mm allen screws and washers to
attach this bracket to the frame.
Use the same bolt holes that the
OEM bracket used (see Detail 6).
Spin the strap bracket holes over
the two studs on the relocation
bracket. Use the ¼-20 lock nuts
and washers to secure it (see
Detail 7). When you’re finished,
there should be at least ¾” of clearance between the fan blade and the drier unit when you install
the fan assembly.
Find the fan controller. This controller can be mounted anywhere that is convenient in the engine
compartment that is no more than 3’ from the inlet tube of the radiator. For example, it can be
mounted in the center of the fan shroud. Use the two self-tapping screws in the kit to mount the
control module. NOTE: If washing your engine compartment, be sure to cover the wiring
connections and controller to avoid getting water in the controller.
With the A/C drier relocated, now the fan assembly can be installed. Lower the fan assembly into
place. Make sure the rubber caps fit into the tabs at the bottom of the radiator as shown (see
Detail 8). On automatic transmission models, it may be necessary to swivel the trans. oil line
clamps down so they clear the bottom bracket. First, tighten the top screws in place so that they
are supporting the weight of the fan. Then tighten the bottom bolts in place - use the lock nuts to
“sandwich” the bolt to the bracket (refer to detail above).
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WARNING! THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE RAISED ON A JACK AND SUPPORTED ON
JACK STANDS TO PERFORM THIS INSTALLATION. USE A HEAVY DUTY HYDRAULIC
JACK AND ALWAYS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE ON AT LEAST THREE POINTS BEFORE
GETTING UNDERNEATH. USE ONLY APPROVED LIFTING POINTS THAT ARE CALLED
OUT IN YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL!
Installation of the Electric Fan Assembly
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