Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Removal
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Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
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Detach the coolant hose retainers.
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Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the bolt and position the degas bottle aside.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainers.
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Release the clips and position the radiator air deflector aside.
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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
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jack..
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
Loosen the pressure relief cap.
Disconnect the coolant control valve electrical connector...
Removal
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
With the help of assistant.
Remove the bolts and the front bumper.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
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WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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