Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .

3.

Remove the air cleaner. REFER to: AIR CLEANER .

4.

Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer. Disconnect the quick connect coupling. REFER to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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5.

Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC-to-TB (throttle body) pipe.

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6.

Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
Torque

: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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7.

Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.

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8.

Detach the pin-type retainers and harness retainer that secure the wiring harness to the cooling fan shroud.

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9.

Position the wiring harness aside.

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10.

Remove the retainers that secure the cooling fan motor and shroud.
Torque

: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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11.

Lift the cooling fan motor and shroud upward and place wooden block to support it. Detach the pin-type retainers that secure the lower radiator shield to the cooling fan shroud.

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12.

Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.

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