Hi all - long time lurker, first time poster.

Searched forums and DIY tech help, nothing answered this clearly.

Here's the million-dollar question: Is it possible to remove the radiator cooling fan assembly without removing the radiator? This is a 4-cyl, Nippondenso radiator.

I can get the top two bolts off easily, as well as the bracket which holds the AC line, and I can see the bolts at the bottom. They appear to be up against a frame member and I can't seem to get at them. Is there some special trick to getting these loose? From the pics in the service manual it looks like if I loosen them I could just pull it out, but I'd like to hear from someone who has done this. Thanks in advance for your help!