fan shroud removal
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Le Mans Master
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fan shroud removal
Had all the fastners off the fan shroud so i thought, then saw 3 small ones way down by the nose on both sides, well I tried but my hands are to big to get down in there plus the fingers dont work too good so put all the others back in. Whats the trick?
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Are you referring to the air intake shroud in front? If so, I can't remember how I removed mine, I do remember it was a pain but I can tell you this.....they aren't in there now.
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On the passenger side, remove the coolant overflow and you can reach 2 of the 3 by accessing from the side with a 1/4 drive ratchet, an extension, and a universal. On the driver's side, remove the AIR pump (for the LT1 cars) and you can access 2 of the 3 as well. For the third bolt on each side, you need an open end wrench and a lot of patience.
When you reassemble there are several options.
- Don't install any of them
- Only install 2 of the 3 on each side
- Flip the nut plates around and install the bolts so that you access them from the other side by looking up at the radiator
- Put them in as designed
When you reassemble there are several options.
- Don't install any of them
- Only install 2 of the 3 on each side
- Flip the nut plates around and install the bolts so that you access them from the other side by looking up at the radiator
- Put them in as designed
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To remove the Top Passenger side shroud bolt, I had to buy a 7mm open end/box wrench from Sears.
Once that bolt was loosened, I was able to unscrew it with my fingers. I also, reversed the nut plates and installed the bolts the opposite direction underneath the bumper cover as 96GS#007 mentioned.
Once that bolt was loosened, I was able to unscrew it with my fingers. I also, reversed the nut plates and installed the bolts the opposite direction underneath the bumper cover as 96GS#007 mentioned.
Last edited by GKK; Jan 5, 2010 at 10:57 AM.
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Use the small hands and arms of your 12 year old neighbor.
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Take care you don't break any A/C lines or fittings. I did that once....the first time I removed my fan shroud for cleaning. Expensive rookie mistake.
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