OEM 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Fan Shroud

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Fan Shroud Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the cooling fan and fan shroud (L61) on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: The replacement of the cooling fan with shroud (L61) starts with removing both headlamps on the left and right side. Keep the upper transmission oil cooler pipe connected to both transmission and radiator when unclipping the pipe from its position on the Fan Shroud. Fasten a rope at the upper two condenser tabs then secure the ends to the upper tie bar. Before continuing with the replacement of the fan and shroud (L61) move on to remove the upper radiator support bracket bolts and upper radiator support brackets. Lift the vehicle once you have pried upward on the shroud tabs which attach to radiator clips. The procedure begins by removing lower radiator air deflector retainers and deflector whereas the right front fender liner and right and left radiator air deflector retainers and deflector follow next. You should disconnect the fan wire harness connectors before removing both lower radiator support brackets along with their bolts. Then, proceed to take off the Fan Shroud assembly. Installation begins by placing the Fan Shroud assembly properly then using the radiator air side seals to guide them through the intake air splash shield channels without breaking their position for best airflow results. The installation requires inserting lower radiator support brackets followed by tightening their bolts to 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). The procedure begins with connecting the fan wire harness followed by installing left and right radiator air deflectors together with their holders. Then install the right front fender liner while attaching the lower radiator air deflector and its retainers. Lower the vehicle while ligting the Fan Shroud tabs into the radiator clips before removing the rope tied to the condenser and upper tie bar. Install the upper radiator support brackets while checking that the upper bracket stays straight during tightening then bolt the brackets to 10 nm (7 ft. Lbs.). As the final step install the upper transmission oil cooler pipe onto the shroud before reinstalling the right and left headlamps.