After spending a lot of time trying to pinpoint the source of a noise from under the hood, it looks like one of the two electric radiator fans is failing. The noise I've been hearing is replicated when spinning one of the fans by hand, so it looks like I need to replace the fan assembly. The assembly is unbelievably expensive from the dealer ( to the tune of $800!), but after market models are significantly less expensive.
I have tried searching for instructions on how to change out the fan assembly, but can't find anything. I'm hesitant to plop down a few hundred bucks on a new fan assembly before I get an idea on what it takes to place it.
Has anyone replaced the fan on their 2017 Cherokee? If so, can you share how you did, or point me towards some instructions on how to do it?

Many thanks!

 

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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the engine cover.
   
3. Raise the vehicle.
   
4. Remove the lower belly pan (1).
   
5. Partially drain the cooling system.
   
6. Remove the push pins (1) that secure the side close out deflector from the lower deflector (2).
   
7. Lower the vehicle.
   
8. Remove the upper close out panel cover (1).
   
9. Separate the side air deflectors from the upper radiator closeout panel.
   
10. Disconnect the cooling fan module harness connector (4).
    
11. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor (5).
    
12. Disconnect the horn electrical connectors (6).
    
13. Remove the hood release cable (3) from the air deflector.
    
14. Remove the wiring harness (7) from the air deflector.
    
15. Remove the upper air deflector (1).
    
16. Remove the A/C fill port support bracket (2) and position aside.
    
17. Separate the transmission cooler line support brace bolt (1).
    
18. Separate the transmission cooler (2) from the condenser and position aside.
    
19. Separate the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
    
20. Remove the upper radiator mounts (1).
    
21. Remove the cooling fan module wiring harness from the module (2).
    
22. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the cooling fan assembly to the radiator.
    
23. Using care, lift the fan slightly upward.
    
24. Tilt the cooling fan down to allow for the upper mounting tab to clear the upper radiator hose.
    
25. Remove the fan assembly from the vehicle.
    

 

1. Guide the cooling fan into position onto the radiator while clearing the upper radiator hose.
   
2. Once into position, insert the lower tabs into the retainers (3, 5).
   
3. Install the bolts (1). Tighten to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
   
4. Install the upper radiator mounts (1). Tighten mounting bolts (2) to 9 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
   
5. Install the wire harness connector to the cooling fan module (2).
   
6. Install the upper cooling fan module wiring harness (2).
   
7. Install the transmission oil cooler. Tighten mounting bolts (2) to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.).
   
8. Install the transmission cooler lines support brace bolt (1). Tighten to 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.).
   
9. Install the upper air deflector (1).
   
10. Install the hood release cable (3).
    
11. Install the wiring harness (7).
    
12. Connect the ambient air temperature sensor (5).
    
13. Connect the cooling fan wiring harness (1)..
    
14. Install the engine cover and air intake assembly (Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/RESONATOR, Air Cleaner/Installation).
    
15. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
    
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Thanks! It looks a little more involved than I expected, but what isn't these days!

 

The engine cover, thats actually very reasonable for these days.
the cabin air filter is pretty easy too