Replacing the engine fan on a Saturn Ion is rather challenging compared to other vehicles. Tighten the battery hold down bracket bolts to 15 ft foot pounds (20 Nm) of torque.6. Replace the battery insulating cover. Reinstall the fan control module by sliding it down into the brackets, then reconnect first the positive, and then the negative battery cables.
Disconnect the balky battery cable head, and then the confident battery cable and slide the fan control module up and off the bracket. Levy the module and wiring outside of the idea, then remove the battery insulating insert, the battery influence down/fan control module bracket and the battery itself.
2. Unplug both the cooling fan electrical connectors. Carefully aim which is which with a marking pen or tape. Slide the sleeve back to remove the electrical connectors from the connector retainer. Remove the pusher fan electrical harness from the fan housing retainer tabs. Last of all, remove the wiring harness from the clamp on the fan shroud.
3. Unbolt the fan housing from the radiator, and then remove the fan and housing from the engine compartment. Situate the dissimilar fan and housing in the engine compartment and generate decided the pusher fan electrical harness isn't trapped between the fan housing and the radiator; route it environing the out of the radiator purpose cistern to the upper fan housing.
4. Plug the fan's electrical connectors back into the retainers and back into the retaining sleeve. Change the wiring harness on the clamp on the fan shroud and corner the pusher fan harness back in the routing tabs on the fan housing.
5. Construct positive the battery tray is Disinfected, then reinstall the battery and the battery hold down/fan control module bracket. While a novice can carefully supervene these steps and successfully exchange the engine fan on a Saturn Ion, compose sure that you chalk up a filled ratchet place and screwdriver available, and ok yourself an plentiful time to grind.
Instructions
1.7. Run your vehicle's engine and check for coolant leaks and normal engine cooling fan operation.
