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:
What Is the Personal Safety System
An advanced safety system that protects
occupants in frontal crashes.
How Does the Personal Safety System Work
This system provides an improved level of
frontal crash protection to front seat
occupants and is designed to reduce the
risk of airbag-related injuries...
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat...