Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the cooling fan assembly to the vehicle in the following order:
- Position the cooling fan assembly behind the radiator.
- Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
- Push downward on the right side of the fan assembly.
- Move the fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan shroud to the mounting tabs on the radiator.
- Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling fan motors.
- Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.
- Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
- Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
- Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
- Install the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts to the fan shroud.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
- Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp. See Special Tools .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the engine oil cooler pipe retaining bolts (1, 2) to the fan shroud.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
- Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Inspect the engine oil level.
IMPORTANT:
Care should be taken when installing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
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.