Removal & Installation (3.0L)

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

Remove the accessory drive belt. Remove the lower bolt. See Fig 1. Disconnect the hose and allow to drain. See Fig 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. See Fig 3. Remove the bolt and the high pressure line bracket. See Fig 4. Disconnect the high pressure line. See Fig 5.
Remove the two upper bolts and the cooling fan pump. See Fig 6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Using the special tool, install a new "O" ring on the hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose fitting. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN SYSTEM FILLING & BLEEDING .

Fig 1: Locating Lower Bolt

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Fig 2: Locating Return Hose

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Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connector

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Fig 4: Locating High Pressure Line Bracket Bolt

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Fig 5: Locating High Pressure Line

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Fig 6: Locating Cooling Fan Pump Upper Bolts

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