Radiator, Cooling Fan And Shroud: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
If servicing the radiator, drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

REMOVING SEQUENCE

Part	Steps
Cooling fan	1, 10, 12-15
Cooling fan shroud	1, 8, 9, 12-14, 16, 17
Radiator	1-14, 16-22

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator, Cooling Fan And Shroud Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Radiator, Cooling Fan And Shroud

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If servicing the radiator, fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .