Removal 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.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Remove the hood close out filler retainers.

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Close Out Filler Retainers
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Remove the hood close out filler panel.
CAUTION:
Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:
- Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
- Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
- Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
- Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Disable the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 1 in SIR.
Remove the upper radiator mount bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Radiator Mount Bolts
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Remove the upper 2 hood latch support bolts (2).
Remove the 2 lower hood latch support bolts (4).

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Hood Latch Support
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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt.

Fig 4: View Of Cooling Fan Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan.

Fig 5: Locating Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
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Remove the cooling fan assembly.