OEM 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Fan Motor

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the electric radiator cooling fan motor on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: You need to take out the Fan Shroud assembly from your vehicle before starting replacement of the electric radiator cooling Fan Motor. The electric fan has a potential to activate even when the engine is not running which creates a hazard of physical injury. The Fan Blade needs to stay fixed in position while using either ge-47827 socket (GE-47827) or a standard six-point socket to unfasten the Fan Motor drive plate through clockwise movements against the arrow stamp on the Fan Blade. Tape off all entry points to the cooling Fan Motor first while eradicating the Fan Blade for replacement purposes. Using a 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) drill bit to center punch each rivet from behind the motor allows drilling its head followed by taping the rivets out of the Fan Shroud before removing the Fan Motor. Scrape away all remaining debris from the Fan Motor and destroy the tape seals which protect the entry points. First install the engine cooling Fan Motor onto the Fan Shroud with front-side bolts before securing the cooling Fan Motor nuts at 6 nm torque specification. Warmting the fan hub in at least 49°c (120°F) hot tap water for at least 60 seconds before setup prevents cracking from occurring. After heat treatment you should install the new Fan Blade onto the motor drive plate and then secure it using the ge-47827 socket (GE-47827) or alternatively use a six-point socket to align the motor drive plate rotation with the blade arrow until full engagement occurs. The Fan Shroud assembly must be reinstalled onto the vehicle after checking the blade rotation for proper movement during the process.