Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the cooling fan assembly.
Connect the electrical connector to the cooling fan.

Fig 1: Locating Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the cooling fan mounting bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Cooling Fan Mounting Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
Install the lower 2 hood latch support bolts (4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts (4) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Install the 2 upper hood latch support bolts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Hood Latch Support
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Install the upper radiator mount bolts.
Tighten: Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Locating Upper Radiator Mount Bolts
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Engage the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 in SIR.
Install the hood close out filler panel.
Install the hood close out filler panel retainers.

Fig 5: Identifying Hood Close Out Filler Retainers
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Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.