Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair

Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement

Special Tools

GE-47716 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (Service and Repair).
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motors.
4. Unclip the wire harness from the fan assembly.




5. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel retainers from the condenser.
6. Remove the CRFM closeout panel from the condenser.
7. Remove the front impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement).




8. Remove the CRFM mounting bracket bolts from the radiator support.
9. Remove the CRFM mounting brackets from the radiator support.




10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) from the radiator.
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.




12. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the radiator.
13. Unclip the transmission cooler lines from the fan assembly.




14. Remove the fan assembly bolts from the radiator.
15. Remove the fan assembly from the radiator.
16. Position the condenser and radiator assembly forward of the right hand front impact bar bracket.
17. Remove the fan assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the fan assembly to the vehicle.
2. Return the condenser and radiator assembly to the mounted position.




3. Install the fan assembly to the radiator by guiding the lower tabs into the corresponding hooks on the radiator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the fan assembly bolts to the radiator and tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




5. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
6. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to the radiator.




7. Clip the transmission cooler lines to the fan assembly.
8. Connect the transmission cooler lines to the radiator.




9. Install the CRFM mounting brackets to the radiator support.
10. Install the CRFM mounting bracket bolts to the radiator support and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
11. Install the front impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement).




12. Install the CRFM closeout panel to the condenser.
13. Install the CRFM closeout panel retainers to the condenser.




14. Clip the engine wire harness to fan assembly.

Caution: The compressor hose must maintain a minimum clearance of 20 mm (0.8 in) from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe. If this minimum clearance is not maintained, damage to the compressor hose may result.

15. Install the electrical connectors to the fan motors.
16. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (Service and Repair).