Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the degas bottle or coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Degas Bottle-4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V) in this section.

3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.

Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

4. Separate the fan harness from the shroud.

Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

5. Remove the LH bolt.

Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

6. Remove the RH bolt.

Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

7. Remove the fan, motor and shroud.

Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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    Other materials:

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