Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the retainers, release the tabs and remove the air cleaner intake duct pipe.
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Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
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Detach the transmission oil cooler hoses retainer.
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Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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NOTE:
All components are not shown for clarity.
Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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Remove the retainers and detach the auxiliary radiator coolant hose.
Torque:
36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTICE:
When removing any turbocharger air intake system components,
make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the
system...
Other information:
Leak detection
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 412 for the procedure...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29
WSS-M4G323-A8
Removal
Remove the transmission.
Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation)...