Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the hood latch nut.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Nut
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NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Bolts

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Remove the hood latch bolts and position the hood latch out of the way.
If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Radiator Tie Strap
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Center Support Bolt & Lower Fan Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the upper center support bolt and the center support.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Center Support Bolt & Center Support
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Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting LH Fan Electrical Connector
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If equipped, disconnect the cooling fan resistor and the cooling fan relay electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Resistor & Cooling Fan Relay Electrical Connectors
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Remove the LH and RH upper radiator supports.

Fig 8: Removing LH & RH Upper Radiator Supports
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Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.
Remove the three bolts and the LH cooling fan.

Fig 9: Removing Three Bolts & LH Cooling Fan
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If necessary remove the bolt and disconnect the electrical connector, remove the RH fan.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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CAUTION: Make sure the hood latch is fully engaged.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.