Q: How do you install the engine coolant fan lower shroud (mechanical)?
A:
You need to install the lower fan shroud and ensure it is centered over the lower radiator support. If equipped with the engine oil cooler, Install the oil cooler hose clip to the lower fan shroud and install the cooling fan.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud (Mechanical)?
A:
You need to install the upper fan shroud, the fan shroud bolts, and the fan shroud retainers. If equipped install the inlet radiator hose retainer to the fan shroud. If equipped install the throttle body heater hose retainer to the fan shroud. Then you can install the air cleaner outlet duct and tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body and the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the mass airflow sensor.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud (Mechanical)?
A:
You need to loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps from the throttle body and the air cleaner outlet duct clamps from the mass airflow sensor and remove the air cleaner outlet duct. If equipped remove the throttle body heater hose retainer from the fan shroud. If equipped remove the inlet radiator hose retainer from the fan shroud. Then you can remove the fan shroud retainers, the fan shroud bolts, and the upper fan shroud.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you remove the engine coolant fan lower shroud (mechanical)?
A:
You need to remove the cooling fan. If equipped with an engine oil cooler, remove the oil cooler hose clip from the lower fan shroud, and lift the lower fan shroud to disengage the fan shroud from the retaining clips on the radiator.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What should you do before replacing the radiator grille reinforcement support?
A:
You need to remove the upper Radiator air baffle and deflector, the headlamp assemblies, and the upper fascia bolts as needed to allow room to clear the radiator grille reinforcement when removing the hood latch.
Q: How do you remove the thermostat?
A:
You need to remove the Thermostat housing and the thermostat.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the engine coolant fan motor?
A:
You need to remove the cooling blade(s), the Cooling Fan Motor bolts, and the cooling fan motor(s).