Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to ELECTRIC COOLANT FAN CAUTION .

CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

Important: If abnormal noise or vibration is felt from the engine compartment, inspect and clean any foreign material from the cooling fan blades.

Turn the ignition off.
Remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - Electric .

Fig 1: Removing Cooling Fan & Nut
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Important: Turn the cooling fan nut clockwise to loosen.
Remove the cooling fan nut.
Remove the cooling fan from the shroud.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan motor.
Remove the screws from the cooling fan motor.
Remove the cooling fan motor.

Fig 2: Removing Screws & Cooling Fan Motor
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