Electric Cooling Fan. Buick Roadmaster 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

## Electric Cooling Fan W/O RPO VO8 Heavy Duty

### Removal Procedure

Important: The base cooling system (w/o VO3 and VO8) has dual electric fans with a 150 watt fan on the right-hand side and a 100 watt fan on the left-hand side. The VO3 cooling system also has dual electric fans with a 150 watt fan on the right-hand side and a 240 watt fan on the left-hand side. In order to have proper cooling, install the fans in the correct locations.

Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fan motor.
3. Remove the bolts from the fan bracket.
4. Remove the fan from the slots in the radiator support.
5. Note the location of each fan.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the fan into the slots in the radiator support. Install the fan in the location noted during removal.
2. Install the fan bracket bolts.

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

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. Connect the fan motor electrical connectors.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

## Electric Cooling Fan W/ RPO VO8 Heavy Duty

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Keep hands, tools, and clothing away from the electric engine coolant fans in order to help prevent personal injury. These fans are electric and can turn on whether or not the engine is running. The fans can start automatically with the ignition in the ON position.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

   in General Information.
2. Remove the air intake duct and the air cleaner resonator.
3. Remove the upper fan shroud bolts. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
4. Disconnect the fan motor electrical connector.
5. Remove the fan bracket bolts.
6. Remove the fan from the slot in the lower retainer.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the fan into the slot in the radiator lower retainer.
2. Install the fan bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the fan bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

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. Connect the fan motor electrical connector.
4. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
5. Install the air intake duct and the air cleaner resonator.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).