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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the motor (2) to the shroud (1).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the motor retaining screws (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 in lbs).

  3. Install the fan (4) to the motor shaft.
  4. Install the fan retaining nut (5) to the motor (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining nut to 6 N.m (53 in lbs).

    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Fan Assembly
    G01817508Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Care should be taken when installing the cooling fan assembly not to damage lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.

  5. Install the cooling fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the shroud to the lower mounting features on the radiator.
    CAUTION: The bolts retaining the cooling fan to the radiator end tanks are a special length and should be the ONLY bolts used upon reinstallation. The use of longer bolts will damage the radiator end tanks.
  6. Install the cooling fan mounting bolts

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 in lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing Fan Shroud Mounting Bolts
    G01817509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler line into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
  8. Tug gently on the cooler line to ensure proper retention.
  9. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
  10. Raise and support the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper Transaxle Oil Cooler Line
    G01817510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the transaxle oil cooler line retaining clip and bolt to the fan shroud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining bolt to 6 N.m (53 in lbs).

  12. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
    Fig 4: Installing Transaxle Oil Cooler Line Retaining Clip & Bolt
    G01817511Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors to the cooling fan motors.
    14. Fig 5: Connect Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors To Cooling Fan Motors
    G01817512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips to the fan shroud.
  15. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to TIE BAR REPLACEMENT -- UPPER .
  16. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
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