LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Fan Motor Replacement (LS4)
Special Tools
GE-47827 Socket
Removal Procedure
Caution: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.
Caution: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Battery
Disconnect Caution).
1. Remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (LS4) (See: Fan Shroud/Service and Repair).
Important: Hold the fan blade to prevent rotation.
2. Using GE-47827 turn the fan motor drive plate in the opposite direction of the arrow on the fan blade until the motor drive plate disengages from
the fan blade.
3. Remove and discard the fan blade.
Notice: Failure to tape off all of the entry points to the cooling fan motor(s) will allow debris to enter and damage the motor(s).