Cooling system fan (Chevrolet Captiva 1)

Removal procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the decorative engine cover. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L.

3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L.

4. Disconnect both cooling fan electrical connectors and the A/C pressure sensor connector.



5. Remove the cooling fan shroud mounting screws.

6. Support the radiator and condenser before removing the condenser, radiator, fan module (CRFM) assembly support bracket.



7. Remove the upper CRFM assembly support bracket mounting bolt.

8. Remove the through bolt and nut securing the CRFM assembly support bracket.



9. Remove both CRFM assembly support brackets.



10. Separate the fan shroud assembly from the radiator and carefully remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle onto the floor.

11. Remove both main and auxiliary fan blades from the fan shroud by unscrewing the nut in the center of the fan hubs.

12. Remove both fan motor retaining screws.

13. Remove both fan motors from the shroud.

Installation procedure

Warning! If the fan assembly is bent or damaged in any way, do not attempt to repair or reuse the damaged part. A bent or damaged fan must be replaced with a new one. It is very important to maintain proper balance of the fan assembly. A fan that is not properly balanced may break or fly apart during operation, creating an extreme hazard. A broken or bent fan assembly cannot be restored to proper balance.

1. Install the fan motors and fan blades if removed.

Tighten

Tighten the fan motor locking screws to 3.5 N·m (31 lbs.in).

Tighten the fan blade lock nuts to 5.6 N·m (50 lbs.in).

2. Carefully lift the fan shroud assembly back to the position it was removed from.



3. Install the CRFM assembly support bracket through bolt and nut.

Tighten

Tighten the CRFM assembly support bracket through bolt and nut to 50 N·m (37 ft·lbs).

4. Tighten the upper CRFM assembly support bracket mounting bolt to 50 N·m (37 ft·lbs).



5. Install the assembled cooling system fan onto the radiator.

Important: It is imperative that the tab on the bottom edge of the casing be pushed into the retaining clip on the radiator.

6. Secure the assembled cooling fan to the radiator using the mounting screws.



Tighten

Tighten the cooling fan assembly mounting screws to 4 N·m (35 lbs.in).



7. Connect the electrical connectors of the cooling system fan and the connector of the air conditioner pressure sensor.

8. Install the air cleaner assembly. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L.

9. Install the engine trim cover. See Part 1C2, Engine Mechanical - - HFV6 3.2L.

10. Connect the negative battery cable.



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