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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Electric Engine Cooling Fan Motor

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 74059 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    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.

    in General Information.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    3. Object Number: 179305 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front stabilizer bar bolts.
  4. Position the front stabilizer bar downward.

    5. Object Number: 67972 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the fan motor connectors.
  6. Remove the wiring harness from the fan shrouds.

    7. Object Number: 179299 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fan assembly mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the fan assembly from the shroud.

    9. Object Number: 179294 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fan retaining nut.
  10. Remove the fan from the motor.

    11. Object Number: 179291 Size: SH
  11. Remove the fan motor from the shroud.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 179291 Size: SH
  1. Install the fan motor on the shroud.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 179294 Size: SH
  2. Install the fan on the motor.
  3. install the fan retaining nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).


    Object Number: 179296 Size: SH
  4. Install the fan assembly to the fan shroud.
  5. Install the fan assembly mounting screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 67972 Size: SH
  6. Connect the fan motor connectors.
  7. Install the wiring harness on the fan shrouds.

    8. Object Number: 179305 Size: SH
  8. Reposition the front stabilizer bar.
  9. Install the front stabilizer bar bolts.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).