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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove and reposition the front end upper tie bar rearward. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the hood latches and wiring clips from the front end upper tie bar for this procedure.
  2. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the radiator upper air seal.
  4. Remove the left and right side radiator air baffles.
  5. Position the radiator assembly forward for engine coolant fan shroud access.
  6. Disconnect the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness connector (1) and remove the ground cable nut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Coolant Fan Resistor Wiring Harness Connector
    GM2028322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the wiring harness (2) and clips.
  8. Unclip the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the four mounting points shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Fan Shroud
    GM2191512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1).
    1. Slide the engine coolant fan shroud (1) toward the right side of the vehicle.
    2. Lift the left hand side of the engine coolant fan shroud (1) up.
    3. Remove the engine coolant fan shroud (1) from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the engine coolant fan resistor (1) by unclipping the retainer clip (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine Coolant Fan Resistor
    GM1936663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Unclip the engine coolant fan resistor wiring harness (arrows) from the shroud.
  12. Remove the 3 engine coolant fan engine bolts (3) from the engine coolant fan.
  13. Remove the engine coolant fan.