Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING Article.
Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector.
Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.

Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Index-mark the LH Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube position for reference during installation.

Working from below disconnect the LH CAC tube from the CAC adapter.
Remove the lower bolt from the CAC adapter.
Detach the lower radiator hose retainer from the cooling fan and shroud.
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM Article.

NOTE: Index-mark the RH CAC tube position for reference during installation.

Remove the RH CAC.
Remove the upper bolt and the CAC adapter.
- Inspect and install a new CAC adapter gasket, if necessary.
Disconnect the crankcase vent tube quick connect coupling and remove the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION Article.
If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the engine wiring harness.
Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the cooling fan and shroud and radiator grille support.
Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Detach the HO2S connector retainer from the bracket.
Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.