Flex-a-Lite 264 Dual Electric Fan - Manual

Dual Electric Fan #264
Rev. 05-14-13 #98264 page 1 of 4
DETAIL #1
DETAIL #2
REMOVE EXISTING FAN & SHROUD:
Make sure the engine is cool! 1.
Disconnect battery negative (-) cable from both batteries. 2.
Dismount windshield washer tube and battery cable from top of shroud 3.
(3 plastic clips). See detail 1
On passenger side, use 10mm socket, loosen air box front mounting
4.
point. See detail 2
Remove 2-13mm bolts (one on each side) from top of shroud attached
5.
to radiator.
Note: To access bolt on passenger side, slide air box backwards. You may
need to disconnect overflow tube as well. See detail 3
Hold back rubber flap at the top of “floating/stock” shroud. Using spring
6.
clamps can assist to keep flap from snapping back into your way. See
detail 4
Pull partial radiator side shroud out slowly from above.
7.
From below, disconnect electric clutch from harness; use flat-head screw
8.
driver to unlock connector. Harness can be found near mounting bracket
of “floating” shroud on driver’s side. See detail 5
Note: By disconnecting the electric clutch, this may cause your check
engine light to illuminate after start-up. See dealer to clear check
engine light.
Un-mount electric clutch wire mount using 10mm socket. Wire mount will
9.
be attached to lower bracket of “floating” shroud on driver’s side.
See detail 6
Suggestion:
Cut piece of cardboard (27” x 29” & tape to inside of core for
radiator protection).
Remove 2-13mm nuts securing top half of “floating” shroud, allowing shroud
10.
to lean toward radiator core. This gives enough room for “fan clutch
mounting-nut” accessibility.
From below, remove 2-13mm nuts securing bottom of “floating” shroud
11.
to bottom bracket.
While holding clutch pulley, use 36mm wrench & turn counter-clockwise
12.
to loosen fan clutch mounting-nut. Be careful not to drop fan & clutch
assembly as it unscrews from pulley.
Slowly
13. pull
fan & clutch assembly up simultaneously with “floating”
shroud. Make sure electric clutch wire mount is free from snagging on
bottom “floating” shroud bracket. Remove top & bottom “floating”
shroud brackets.
Note:
Top bracket on passenger’s side secures wiring loom. Find alternate mounting point near by and re-
secure. The 2 top brackets & 1 bottom bracket.
Note:
Removal of “floating” shroud mounting brackets is for appearances only. There should be enough
clearance to install new shroud without removal of brackets.
DETAIL #3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Meets recommended factory GCVW ratings)
**Before installation of your Flex-a-lite fan, be sure that your batteries and charging
system are operating correctly. Poor batteries or charging system may result in the fan
or controller to function improperly.**
Fits 2003-2008 Dodge 2500/3500
w/ 5.9L & 6.7L Cummins Diesel