How to Replace the Fan in a Pontiac Grand Am

Replacing the engine in a Pontiac Grand Am is a simple operation compared to performing the same procedure in many other vehicles. A novice can replace the electrically operated cooling fan in a Pontiac Grand Am using little more than a wrench and a clean dry rag, and complete the task in just an hour.

Instructions

1

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable from your Pontiac Grand Am with non-conductive material, such as a clean dry rag or work glove.

2

Unplug the electrical connectors for the engine cooling fan, then loosen and remove the mounting bolts holding the engine cooling fan assembly in place. Inspect the insulator, located in the upper portion of the fan blade assembly, and replace it, if necessary.

3

Lift the entire engine cooling fan assembly out of the engine compartment and replace it with a new one. Replace the fan assembly mounting bolts and tighten them to 97 inch pounds (11 Nm) of torque.

4

Reconnect the negative battery cable. Run your vehicle up to normal operating temperature and check for proper engine cooling fan operation. Also, make certain the fan is circulating air in the proper direction.