Removal 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.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
- Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Remove the engine oil cooler pipe retaining bolts (1, 2) from the fan shroud if equipped.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp. See Special Tools .
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts from the fan shroud.
- Remove the transmission lines from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Replacement .
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) from the cooling fan motors.
- Remove the clips (2) attaching the harness to the fan shroud.
- Remove the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.
- Remove the electric cooling fan assembly from the vehicle in the following order:
- Position the cooling fan assembly towards the left side of the vehicle.
- Pull upward on the right side of the fan assembly.
- Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
- Pull upward on the fan assembly removing the fan assembly from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
Care should be taken when removing the cooling fan assembly not to damage the lower attachment points of both the cooling fan assembly and radiator.