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Section 4: Electrical Component Access
4.1: Condenser Fan
The condenser fan is used to force air over the condenser coil. The condenser fan cycles on and
off simultaneously along with the compressor.
1. Make sure that the motor shaft turns freely. The blade can be turned in either direction
to verify that the shaft is not ceased or the blade binding. Watch the blade and listen for
any noise that might indicate a problem.
2. Check resistance between the terminals of the motors power cord. Replace the motor if
the windings are shorted (open).
4.1.1: Fan Assembly Removal
1. Remove Phillips head screw securing the condenser fan shroud.
2. Loosen the tape that holds the fiber board divider to the rear of the fan shroud.
3. Remove the white and red wires attached to the compressor electrical package.
4. Push both the white and red wires all the way though the black perforated plug.
5. Turn the rear of the fan shroud assembly towards your right (clockwise) as far as
possible.
6. Tip the fan assembly forward until it clears the top of the machine compartment.
7. The fan assembly can now clear the mechanical compartment.
8. Disconnect the fan assembly at the connector harness.
Remove bolt and nut.
Loosen tape.
NOTE: Refer to Section 19 for a Service Bulletin regarding the removal of the
Condenser Fan Assembly.
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