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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Engine Coolant Fan Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

    2. Object Number: 833369 Size: SH
  2. Remove the hood close out filler retainers.
  3. Remove the hood close out filler panel.

    4. Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:

       â€¢ Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.
       â€¢ Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.
       â€¢ Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.
       â€¢ Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.
    Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  4. Disable the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    5. Object Number: 25877 Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper radiator mount bolts.

    6. Object Number: 282261 Size: MH
  6. Remove the upper 2 hood latch support bolts (2).
  7. Remove the 2 lower hood latch support bolts (4).
  8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    9. Object Number: 25882 Size: SH
  9. Remove the cooling fan mounting bolt.

    10. Object Number: 25879 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cooling fan.
  11. Remove the cooling fan assembly.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the cooling fan assembly.

    2. Object Number: 25879 Size: SH
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the cooling fan.

    3. Object Number: 25882 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the cooling fan mounting bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  4. Lower the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 282261 Size: MH
  5. Install the lower 2 hood latch support bolts (4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (4) to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  6. Install the 2 upper hood latch support bolts (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (2) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 25877 Size: SH
  7. Install the upper radiator mount bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Engage the air bag sensor. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    9. Object Number: 833369 Size: SH
  9. Install the hood close out filler panel.
  10. Install the hood close out filler panel retainers.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.