Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. • Detach the coolant hose retainers.
     
   • Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
     Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
   • Remove the bolt and position the degas bottle aside.
     Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
   

1. Release the clips and position the radiator air deflector aside.
   

1. NOTE: Raise the cooling fan motor and shroud from the RH (Right-Hand) side.

   Remove the bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.