Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the radiator and shroud assembly.
Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector. Unclip and position the fan wiring aside.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Use a hole in the fan hub to prevent the fan from turning.

Fig 2: Loosening Cooling Fan And Clutch

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Using the special tool, loosen the cooling fan and clutch.
Remove the cooling fan assembly.
Remove the stator bolts and the stator.

Fig 3: Removing Cooling Fan Assembly
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Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the drive belt aside.

Fig 4: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
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Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts And Coolant Pump Pulley
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Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Coolant Pump
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and inspect the coolant pump mounting.