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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 326 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONENGINE COOLING FANINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Engine Cooling Fan: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation
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  1. Install fan assembly by guiding lower tabs of fan assembly into corresponding radiator hooks.
    Fig 1: Installing Fan Assembly
    G01041263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install fan assembly to radiator bolts.
  3. Install lower radiator pins into cradle brackets.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Radiator Pins Into Cradle Brackets
    G01041264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install upper CRFM bracket assemblies.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper Crfm Bracket Assemblies
    G01041265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install radiator outlet hose.
  6. Position clamp at 5 o'clock.
    Fig 4: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose
    G01041266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install radiator inlet hose.
  8. Position clamp at 6 o'clock.
    Fig 5: Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
    G01041267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install condenser splash shield.
    Fig 6: Installing Condenser Splash Shield
    G01041268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install battery box inlet air duct.
    Fig 7: Install Battery Box Inlet Air Duct
    G01041269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Clip transmission cooler lines to fan assembly.
    Fig 8: Clipping Transmission Cooler Lines To Fan Assembly
    G01041270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Clip engine wire harness to fan assembly.
    Fig 9: Clipping Engine Wire Harness To Fan Assembly
    G01041271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect fan motor to engine harness.
  14. Install front fascia. (Refer to "Front Fascia" installation procedure in the Body Front End section of the Body Service Manual.)
  15. Fill cooling system. (Refer to "Coolant Replacement" procedure in this section.)
    Fig 10: Connecting Fan Motor To Engine Harness
    G01041272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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