How to Replace the Fan in a Geo Metro

Disconnect the battery's negative cable. Drain the radiator and remove the radiator's upper hose.

Disconnect the cooling fan motor.

Raise the Metro and block the wheels securely with jack stands before taking bolts off the lower fan shroud-to-radiator frame. Lower the car.

Remove the mounting bolts from the upper fan shroud-to-radiator along with the fan/shroud assembly.

Take off the fan blade-to-motor nut, the fan blade and washer, in that order.

Remove the bolts for the fan-to-shroud bolts before lifting the fan motor out of the car.

Install the fan motor and put the fan blade back onto the motor before connecting the cooling fan and shroud assembly.

Reinstall the bolts on the upper fan shroud-to-radiator mounting. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.

Raise the car and support the wheels with jack stands in order to connect the bolts for the lower cooling fan/shroud assembly. Torque the bolts to manufacturer's specifications.

Lower the Metro. Hook up the fan's electrical connection.

Connect the clamp on the radiator's upper hose and refill the colling system. be sure to use the proper coolant mixture for the season.

Reconnect the negative battery cable and run the engine. Check to see if the cooling fan is functioning properly. Remove the jack and jack stands.

Turn off the car and let the engine cool. Add additional coolant if necessary.