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How to Replace Radiator Fans 2007-13 Chevy Silverado 1500

Created on: 2019-03-07

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken radiator fan. If your car overheats or runs hot and the radiator cooling fan will not turn on then this may be your solution. This video shows the process for the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Chevy Silverado 1500

  1. step 1 :Removing the Air Intake Box
    • Disconnect the MAF sensor connector
    • Loosen the air intake tube hose clamps with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Remove the air intake tube
    • Pull the air box up from the tabs and remove the air box
  2. step 2 :Removing the Radiator Fans
    • Remove the 10mm bracket bolts from the transmission cooler lines
    • Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the radiator fans
    • Remove the 13mm bolts from the radiator fans
    • Lift the radiator fan up and out
  3. step 3 :Installing the Radiator Fans
    • Insert the radiator fan into place
    • Tighten the upper 13mm bolts to the radiator fan
    • Connect the wiring harnesses to the radiator fan
    • Tighten the lower 10mm bolts to the radiator fan
  4. step 4 :Installing the Air Intake Box
    • Press the air intake box into place
    • Insert the air intake tube into place
    • Tighten the hose clamps with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Connect the MAF sensor

Tools needed

  • 13mm Socket

    Socket Extensions

    Flat Blade Screwdriver

    10mm Socket

    Ratchet

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