Engine Cooling: Removal & Installation Ford Econoline E250

Removal and Installation

Note. The fan, fan clutch and shroud must be removed and installed together due to insufficient clearance to remove them separately.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-210109) .
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-210139-S10392672812005121300000) .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-210150) .
4. Disconnect the radiator upper hose from the radiator. Position the radiator hose aside.
5. Disconnect the overflow hose from the radiator.
6. Disconnect the coolant degas bottle and power steering hose from the shroud.
7. Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.
8. Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.
9. Carefully rotate the fan and fan clutch assembly counterclockwise until the assembly is free from the coolant pump. Place the fan and fan clutch into the shroud opening.
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose retaining clamp from the shroud.
11. If equipped, disconnect the underbody splash shield from the shroud.
12. Remove the mounting bolts and the fan, fan clutch and shroud.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure. If necessary, install new appropriately sized worm drive-type clamps.
14. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-210139-S10392672812005121300000) .