Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the cooling fan and shroud.
- If equipped, detach the 2 block heater wiring retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Draining .
- Detach the RH lower radiator hose pin-type retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- If equipped, detach the 2 transmission cooler tube retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- If equipped, detach the LH lower radiator hose pin-type retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
- Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
- Detach the pin-type retainer.
- Release the 2 tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .