Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cooling fan and shroud from the vehicle. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
- Place a scribe mark (3) on the fan (2) hub and the motor shaft (1).
- Remove the fan retaining clip (1) from the motor shaft (2).
- Discard fan retaining clip (1).
- Remove the fan (1) from the motor (2).
- Remove the fan motor screws from the fan shroud.
- Remove the fan motor from the fan shroud.
NOTE:
The fan and motor assembly is a balanced assembly. Be sure to mark the relationship of the fan to the motor shaft to ensure the balance is maintained.