OEM 2006 Cadillac DTS Fan Shroud

2006 Cadillac DTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the fan shroud on 2006 Cadillac DTS?

  A: The replacement procedure for the Fan Shroud starts by disconnecting the battery negative cable followed by condenser removal along with upper Radiator support before draining the cooling system to remove the air deflector. Equipped vehicles require removal of engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt from Fan Shroud and subsequent lowering of the vehicle. At this point technicians should use hose clamp plier (J38185) to reposition the Radiator inlet hose clamp. Users should disconnect the Radiator inlet hose from the Radiator alongside both the Radiator upper engine oil cooler pipe and transmission oil cooler pipe from the Fan Shroud. The Radiator must have its transmission lines removed and its wiring harness electrical connectors need to be detached from cooling fan motors before removing the harness clips which connect to the Fan Shroud. First disconnect electric cooling fan mounting bolts while you maintain the lower attachment points of both cooling fan assembly and Radiator from damage. First push the electric cooling fan assembly towards the left-side of the vehicle and lift it vertically from the right side before moving the fan assembly to the right-side position for removal. The cooling fan assembly must be positioned behind the Radiator before its placement towards the right side followed by downward pressure on the right side and engagement of the Fan Shroud lower feet with Radiator mounting tabs. The electric cooling fan mounting bolts need installation while tightening them to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.) after connecting the wiring harness electrical connectors to the cooling fan motors and securing the retaining clips to the Fan Shroud. Complete the installation by inserting the upper transaxle oil cooler pipe into the Radiator quick connect fitting until it clicks then test the connection strength before installing the plastic cap on the joint. The transmission oil cooler pipe should receive its retaining bolts on the Fan Shroud while torquing them to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.), the upper engine oil cooler pipe needs to join the Radiator if present while tightening the fitting to 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs.), and the Radiator inlet hose must be installed to the Radiator. The hose clamp plier (J38185) should be used to reposition the Radiator inlet hose clamp while raising and supporting the vehicle before you install the engine oil cooler pipe retaining clip and bolt to the Fan Shroud which should be tightened to 6 nm (53 inch lbs.). By following these steps you should first install the air deflector then lower the vehicle before installing the upper Radiator support then the condenser and finishing with connecting the battery negative cable and checking engine oil.