Ford Fusion: Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.
   

1. Support each side of the cooling module. The cooling module must be allowed to drop 1-2 inches to allow clearance for cooling fan removal.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid cooler aside.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Detach the coolant hoses from the retainers.
   

1. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector and remove the bolts.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the lower radiator support.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

1. Disconnect the CAC temperature sensor electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the CAC bolts.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. NOTE: Position the CAC aside during cooling fan removal to prevent damage to the fins.

   Position aside the CAC.
   

1. 1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
   2. Raise the cooling fan above the retaining hooks.
      
   3. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.