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SMU - Revised Cooling Fan and Motor Replacement - Auxiliary Procedure

Subject:Revised Cooling Fan and Motor Replacement - Auxiliary Procedure

Models:2000-2001 Cadillac Catera


This bulletin is being issued to revise the Cooling Fan and Motor Replacement - Auxiliary repair procedure in the Engine Cooling sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated in SI2000. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the impact bar. Refer to Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.

    3. Object Number: 811437 Size: SH
  3. Remove the fresh air intake duct screws.
  4. Remove the fresh air intake duct (2) from the air cleaner assembly.
  5. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan shroud (1).

    6. Object Number: 810767 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the auxiliary cooling fan electrical connector (1).

    7. Object Number: 810780 Size: SH
  7. Remove the electrical connector access cover (1) from the fan shroud.

    8. Object Number: 810787 Size: SH
  8. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan blade screws (2).
  9. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan blade (1) from the fan motor.

    10. Object Number: 810789 Size: SH
  10. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan motor bolts (2).
  11. Remove the auxiliary cooling fan motor (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 810789 Size: SH
  1. Install the auxiliary cooling fan motor (1).
  2. Install the auxiliary cooling fan motor bolts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 810787 Size: SH
  3. Install the auxiliary cooling fan blade (1) to the fan motor.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

  4. Install the auxiliary cooling fan blade screws (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 810780 Size: SH
  5. Install the electrical connector access cover (1) to the fan shroud.

    6. Object Number: 810767 Size: SH
  6. Connect the auxiliary cooling fan electrical connector (1).

    7. Object Number: 811437 Size: SH
  7. Install the auxiliary cooling fan shroud (1).
  8. Install the fresh air intake duct (2) to the air cleaner assembly.
  9. Install the fresh air intake duct screws.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  10. Install the impact bar. Refer to Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect in Engine Electrical.