OEM Chevrolet Malibu Fan Motor

Chevrolet Malibu Fan Motor Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to service the radiator cooling fan motor on Chevrolet Malibu?

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  Referring to an automotive parts catalog is essential for servicing the radiator cooling Fan Motor because separate supplies of electric cooling fan motors along with fans shrouds and brackets exist in the market. The servicing process starts with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable then removing the bolt which maintains the a/c line whereas the 4 upper fan bolts also need to be detached. Lifting the vehicle reveals the fan bolts you must eliminate before unconnecting the electrical socket and taking out the fan unit from its shroud position. To install the fan, put it in correct position before screwing in the upper fan bolts. The installation procedure includes mounting the vehicle a second time to add the lower fan bolts while tightening them to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Reposition the negative Battery Cable after attaching its electrical connectors sandwiched between 16 nm of torque resistance (12 ft. Lbs.). Never operate the vehicle with bent or broken fan blades or damaged housings because these components could lead to safety hazards such as injury or vehicle damage so replace immediately while strictly following battery safety rules.
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  Q: How to replace the Electric Cooling Fan Motor on Chevrolet Malibu?

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  The process of electric cooling Fan Motor replacement starts with obtaining j 38185 hose clamp pliers (J 38185) which serve as necessary equipment. Start by taking out the battery and battery tray followed by recovery of a/c system and draining of the cooling system. The technician must use the j 38185 to move upper Radiator Hose and clamps into position before extracting both hoses along with the upper transaxle cooler line. Apply another j 38185 hose clamp pliers device to move surge tank hoses and clamps before removing the coolant surge tank hose. Proceed by taking out both the condenser inlet fitting from the discharge hose and the cooling fan electrical connector. Ensure the vehicle is raised and eliminate the lower closeout panel from the chassis. The j 38185 tool should be used to reposition the lower Radiator Hose before removing the hose and transaxle cooler line and the condenser outlet line from the evaporator. Begin by removing the lower Radiator mounting panel and afterward remove the Radiator combined with fan and condenser assembly from the vehicle. Start by unattaching the Fan Shroud from the Radiator and proceed to remove the fan nut and fan from the Fan Motor until you reach the Fan Motor which requires its bolts removal to complete the removal process. Start installation by installing the Fan Motor while securing it with bolts at 6 nm (53 inch lbs.) before attaching the fan to the motor while tightening its nut to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.). Realign the Fan Shroud on the Radiator before you reassemble the Radiator components with fan and condenser next to the vehicle. The installation requires fastening the lower Radiator mounting panel with bolts at 10 nm (89 inch lbs.) while connecting the condenser outlet to the evaporator line using a bolt and tightening it to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). To finish the installation securely place the lower Radiator Hose by using the j 38185 tool before installing the lower Radiator Hose while attaching the lower closeout panel. Lower the vehicle and link the electrical connection for the cooling fan and then add the lower transaxle oil cooler line before securing the fitting to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Position the discharge hose to the condenser inlet then tighten it to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). Next install the coolant surge tank hose and the upper transaxle oil cooler line fitting by tightening to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). You should implement the j 38185 tool to relocate the upper Radiator Hose and clamps before installing the hose and refilling the cooling system and recharging the a/c system and reattaching the battery tray with the battery.