Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
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NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
- Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
- After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
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- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the charge air cooler intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
- Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the turbocharger boost pressure sensor electrical connector.
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- Remove the radiator guide pins.
- Using cable ties loosely support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
- Remove the upper cooling fan bolts.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
- Remove the retainers and the lower radiator support.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
- Remove the lower cooling fan bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.
Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)