Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)
- Remove air inlet duct.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Disengage the radiator inlet hose clip (2) at the fan shroud.
- If necessary, reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
- If necessary, remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the cooling fans.
- Remove the clip attaching the wiring harness to the shroud.
- Remove transmission cooler lines bolts from fan shroud.
- If necessary, open the engine oil cooler line clip and remove the cooler lines from the clip.
- Remove the cooling fan shroud bolts.
- Remove the cooling fan and shroud.