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Removal and Installation

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  1. Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the cooling fan and shroud.
  2. If equipped, detach the 2 block heater wiring retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  3. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield
    G06272329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Draining .
  5. Detach the RH lower radiator hose pin-type retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  6. If equipped, detach the 2 transmission cooler tube retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  7. If equipped, detach the LH lower radiator hose pin-type retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  8. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
  9. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer.
  10. Release the 2 tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 2: Locating Tabs & Cooling Fan Motor
    G06272330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  12. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .