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Removal and Installation

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    All vehicles 

  1. Remove the upper radiator appearance cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Radiator Appearance Cover
    G03947811Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    2. Vehicles with 4.6L engine 

  2. Detach the A/C tube from the retainers and position the tube aside.
    Fig 2: Detaching A/C Tube From Retainers
    G03948382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3. All vehicles 

  3. If equipped, remove and discard the fan shroud screws.
  4. Remove the bolts and the upper fan shroud.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
    5. CAUTION: Cardboard must be placed against the radiator when removing the cooling fan. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the vehicle.
  5. Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.
  6. Using the special tools, remove the cooling fan.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Removing Cooling Fan Using Special Tools With Torque Specifications
      G03948383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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