Impala V8-5.3L (2008)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Service and Repair
Engine Coolant Fan Motor Replacement
Tools Required
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: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before
servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with
an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
1. Remove the fan shroud assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (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).