Caution: An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

Caution: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be replaced.

1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the core support filler panels. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
3. Remove the left fender to core support brace. Refer to Radiator Support Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6 L.
5. Remove the hood release cable and set aside.
6. Remove the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement in SIR.
7. Remove the left and right engine torque strut brackets from the core support and fold strut assembly back toward the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6 L.
8. Remove the cooling fan attaching bolts.
9. Remove the radiator upper support.
10. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors and remove the cooling fans.
11. Disconnect the upper oil cooler line from the radiator.



12. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connectors.



13. Remove the cooling fans.

1. Install the cooling fans.



2. Connect the cooling fan electrical connectors.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Position the cooling fans and install the retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the electric cooling fan bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the radiator upper support and retaining bolts. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
5. Connect the hood release cable.
6. Install the left fender to core support brace.
7. Install the core support upper filler panels
8. Install the left and right engine torque strut brackets to the core support. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.6 L.
9. Install the inflatable restraint front end discriminating sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement in SIR.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6 L.
11. Install the core support filler panels.
12. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.