OEM 2006 Buick Lucerne Fan Shroud

2006 Buick Lucerne Fan Shroud Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the fan shroud (L26) on 2006 Buick Lucerne?

  A: The first step for Fan Shroud (L26) replacement requires disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the condenser together with the upper tie bar. Begin by draining the cooling system then detach the front air deflector bolts while removing the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts from the Fan Shroud. Before disconnecting the Radiator inlet hose use hose clamp plier (J38185) to reposition the clamp then lower the vehicle position. Sliding the transmission oil cooler line caps toward the back will allow access to the lines before removing them from the Radiator. The technicians should detach the cooling Fan Motor wiring harness connectors and free the wiring harness from its Fan Shroud clips. Use caution while removing the Fan Shroud mounting bolts because important connections lie between the Radiator and the Fan Shroud assembly. The Fan Shroud assembly should first be set to the left before pulling upward on the right side to move it towards the right side for removal. Begin installation of Fan Shroud assembly by fitting cooling fan motors first while avoiding contact to its lower attachment points. Insert the Fan Shroud assembly after the Radiator then place it correctly with the lower feet against the mounting tabs before applying special length bolts to Radiator end tanks while tightening to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.). Secure wiring harness electrical connectors to cooling fan motors along with applying clips to retain the wiring harness on the Fan Shroud. Embed the transmission oil cooler tube into the Radiator quick connect fitting until a secure locking mechanism activates followed by installation of the plastic cap on the quick connect joint. The hose clamp plier (J38185) enables the installation of the Radiator inlet hose clamp installation. The vehicle needs to be raised for installation then drive the transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts onto the Fan Shroud while tightening them to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.), after which the Radiator outlet hose requires installation using the hose clamp plier (J38185) to adjust the clamp position. The last steps include installing the front air deflector, lowering the vehicle, adding the upper tie bar along with the condenser, filling the cooling system, connecting the negative Battery Cable and inspecting transmission oil level.