Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. 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 article.
- If equipped, detach the 2 block heater wiring retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Detach the lower radiator hose pin-type retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Remove the 2 bolts and position the auxiliary relay box aside.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the cooling fan and shroud.
- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
- Release the 2 tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
LH shown in the illustration, RH similar.