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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Fan Shroud Assembly
    GM1664676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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.

  1. Install the cooling fan assembly to the vehicle in the following order:
    1. Position the cooling fan assembly behind the radiator.
    2. Position the fan assembly towards the right side of the vehicle.
    3. Push downward on the right side of the fan assembly.
    4. Move the fan assembly into position, aligning the lower feet of the fan shroud to the mounting tabs on the radiator.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Fan Shroud Mounting Bolts
    GM1664674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    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.

  2. Install the electric cooling fan mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    3. Fig 3: View of Cooling Fan Motor Electrical Connectors
    GM520468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors (1) to the cooling fan motors.
  4. Attach the wiring harness retaining clips (2) to the fan shroud.
    5. Fig 4: View of Plastic Caps Over Quick Connect Joints
    GM430130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Push the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a "click" is heard.
  6. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
  7. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Lines To Radiator
    GM1664559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts to the fan shroud.

    Tighten 

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

    9. Fig 6: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM1664555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  10. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp.
  11. Raise the vehicle.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Retaining Bolts
    GM1700096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. 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).

  13. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Install the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement .
  16. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
  18. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  19. Inspect the engine oil level.
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