Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Redline) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Standard) .
- Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fan motor.
- Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.
- Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.
- Remove the battery box inlet air duct.
- Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
- Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
- Reposition the 3-phase cables as necessary. Refer to Generator Control Module 3-Phase Cable Assembly Replacement .
- Reposition the Generator Control Module as necessary. Refer to Generator Control Module Replacement
- Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
- Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.
- Lift the CRFM assembly from the lower mounts and carefully move the bottom of the assembly rearward while tilting the top forward.
- Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
- Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.