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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Auxiliary Engine Coolant Fan and Fan Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement 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. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  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. 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 Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement in Bumpers.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.