How to Replace Upper Radiator Fan Shroud 06-10 Ford Explorer

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 45 min · Ford Explorer

Replace the upper radiator fan shroud on a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer.

Steps

1. Drain the radiator

   Loosen the 8mm drain plug with a pan ready, let it drain, remove the radiator cap, then close the plug.

2. Remove the air intake

   Remove its two fittings and loosen its two hose clamps, then take the intake out.

3. Move the coolant bottle and power steering reservoir aside

   Disconnect the radiator fill hose, remove the coolant bottle's two 10mm bolts and take it out, then remove the power steering reservoir's single 8mm bolt and move it aside.

4. Remove the old shroud

   Remove the upper shroud's 10mm bolts, loosen the radiator hose clamp, then lift the shroud out.

5. Install the new shroud

   Lower it into place, tighten the hose clamp back onto the radiator hose, then tighten its 10mm bolts.

6. Reinstall the intake

   Fit it back in, tighten its hose clamps, then reconnect the intake hoses.

7. Reinstall the coolant bottle and reservoir

   Set the bottle back in and reconnect its hose, tighten its two 10mm bolts, then refit the power steering reservoir and its 8mm bolt.

8. Refill the radiator

   Fill it with the correct coolant to the fill line, run the engine, then check and top off the level as needed.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.