Cooling System - Radiator Fan Damage Prevention
19 07 02Feb. 26, 2007
2014413
Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 19 number 04-02 dated April 15, 2004 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Radiator Fan, Damage Due to Improperly Supporting Radiator Assembly when Pivoting Forward for Service
Technical Background
Radiator fan damage caused by improperly supporting the radiator assembly when repairs require the radiator to be pivoted forward.
INCORRECT method for holding radiator in forward (service) position.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
When repairs require that the radiator assembly to be pivoted forward as shown see the Note below.
Note:
DO NOT prop (hold the assembly in the forward pivoted position) using any device that presses against the radiator assembly or radiator fan assemblies -arrow- as shown.
Doing so may cause cracks (which may or may not be immediately visible) in the fan(s) which over time may lead to failure of the fan blades.
This in turn may lead to engine failure due to lack of cooling.
Special tool No: T10253 consisting of two radiator support brackets is now available and MUST be used to hold the radiator assembly in the service position
ALWAYS use the appropriate Special tool (No: T10253) -3- for holding the radiator support -5- in the service position (pivoted forward).
- Fasten tool using bolts -2- to front upper headlight support -1- and bolts -4- in lock carrier -5- as shown.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools