Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Fan Shroud: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement
Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (See: Coolant Reservoir/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 4.3L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for
the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 4.3L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet
Duct Replacement for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines.
4. For the 4.3L engine, remove the air conditioning (A/C) suction hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) for the 4.3L engine.
5. For the 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engine, remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LU3, LR4, LM7, LQ4) (See:
Radiator Hose/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the battery cable from the fan shroud clips and reposition.
7. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor wire from the fan shroud clip and reposition.
8. Remove the transmission oil lever indicator.
9. Remove the fan shroud bolts (1, 3, 4).
10. Remove the fan shroud (2, 5).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the fan shroud (2, 5).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
2. Install the fan shroud bolts (1, 3, 4).
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
3. Install the transmission oil lever indicator.
4. Install the MAF sensor wire to the fan shroud clip.
5. Install the battery cable to the fan shroud clips.
6. For the 4.3L engine, install the A/C suction hose. Refer to Suction Hose Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) for the 4.3L engine.
7. For the 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engine, install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LU3, LR4, LM7, LQ4) (See:
Radiator Hose/Service and Repair) .
8. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement for the 4.3L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet
Duct Replacement for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines.