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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Engine Cooling Fan Motor
    GM381381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the right and left engine cooling fan motor to the fan shroud.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the right and left cooling fan motor bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Cooling Fan Blade
    GM381377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the right and left engine cooling fan blade.
  4. Install the right and left engine cooling fan blade nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the transmission oil cooler line retaining clip to the bottom of the fan shroud.
  6. Install the engine cooling fan motor heat shield.
  7. Install the engine cooling fan motor heat shield push in retainers.
  8. Install the cooling fan motors electrical harness retaining clips to the fan shroud.
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Cooling Fan Shroud
    GM1202851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the lower edge of the fan shroud engages the clip at the bottom of the radiator.
  9. Install the cooling fan shroud.
  10. Install the cooling fan shroud bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  11. Install the cooling fan motors electrical harness to the fan shroud clips.
  12. Connect the engine cooling fan motors electrical connectors.
  13. Install the fan shroud clip to the condenser tubes.
    14. Fig 4: Identifying Fan Shroud To Condenser Hold Down Bracket Bolt
    GM1202860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the bolt that connects the fan shroud to the condenser hold down bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    15. Fig 5: View Of Fan Shroud To Radiator Upper Support Brackets
    GM1202856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the radiator upper support brackets and bolts that connect to the fan shroud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  16. Install the PCM harness clip to the fan shroud.
  17. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the retainer clip at the bottom of the cooling fan shroud.
  18. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.8L.
  19. Install the right and left engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right in engine mechanical.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  21. Inspect cooling fan's for proper operation.
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