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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the heat shields to the cooling fan shroud.
  2. Fig 1: Installing Heat Shields To Cooling Fan Shroud
    G01745819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fan motors to the cooling fan shroud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    Fig 2: Installing Fan Motors To Cooling Fan Shroud
    G01745820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the screws to the cooling fan motor.

    Tighten

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

  5. Connect the cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
  6. Install the cooling fans to the shroud.
    Fig 3: Installing Cooling Fans & Nuts To Shroud
    G01745821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Turn the cooling fan nuts counterclockwise to tighten.

  7. Install the cooling fan nuts.

    Tighten

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

  8. Install the cooling fan assembly including the shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric .