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:
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
Right-hand side. To open the
fuel filler door, press the center
rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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...