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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 467 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE COOLANT FAN REPLACEMENT (LH2 STANDARD COOLING)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the cooling fan assembly.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering & Transmission Oil Cooler Lines To Fan Shroud Retaining Bolts
    GM1335068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the retaining bolts that secure the transmission oil cooler lines to the cooling fan shroud and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
  4. Install the retaining bolts that secure the power steering lines to the cooling fan shroud and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness to the engine frame.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Cooling Fan Shroud To Radiator RH Lower Retaining Bolt
    GM1335060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the RH lower retaining bolt that secures the cooling fan shroud to the radiator and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
    7. Fig 3: Locating Front Air Deflector Retainers
    GM1335111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front air deflector.
  8. Install the front air deflector retainers.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors.
  11. Install the upper retaining bolts that secure the cooling fan shroud to the radiator and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
    12. Fig 4: View Of Fan Shroud To Radiator Bolts
    GM1335063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the left side lower retaining bolt that secures the cooling fan shroud to the radiator and tighten to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).
  13. Engage the surge tank inlet hose to the retaining features on the cooling fan shroud.
  14. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
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