Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Fan Blade: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect (pull apart) the male-female cooling fan motor wiring connector at the side of the fan shroud (8146). Remove the male terminal
connector retaining clip from the fan shroud mounting tab.
2. Remove two fan shroud upper retaining bolts at the radiator tanks.
3. Lift cooling fan motor/fan blade (8600)/fan shroud assembly past radiator (8005), disengaging fan shroud from two lower retaining clips.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten fan shroud retaining bolts to 5.2-7.2 Nm (46-63 inch lbs.).
