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I have a 97 Lincoln Continental. I am trying to replace the cooling fan. I have the shroud loose but can't figure out how to get out. Any help would helpful. Thanks

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YOU NEED TO TAKE IT OUT FROM THE BOTTOM REMOVE PLASTIC SHROUD THEN DRIAN AND PULL LOWER RADIATOR HOSE FROM RADIATOR AND THE REST IS PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE CLIPS FOR THE WIRRING BEFORE YOU EVEN START

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You have to remove radiator first.

Section 03-03: Engine Cooling 1997 Continental Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Radiator Aluminum Core, Crossflow
Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
  1. Drain engine cooling system as described.
  1. Remove engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) as described in Section 03-12 .
  1. Remove upper radiator hose (8260) from water bypass tube.
  1. Remove radiator overflow hose (8075) from radiator (8005) and fan shroud (8146).
  1. NOTE: Loosen transmission oil cooler lines while securely holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

    Remove transmission oil cooler line from oil cooler inlet fitting.
  1. Remove nuts retaining A/C condenser core to the radiator.
  1. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from the auxiliary electric cooling fan motors and the CCRM.
  1. Raise vehicle on hoist; refer to Section 00-02 .
  1. Remove splash shield from lower radiator support (16138) and front sub-frame (5C145).
  1. Remove lower radiator hose (8286) from radiator.
  1. NOTE: Loosen transmission oil cooler lines while securely holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

    Remove oil transmission cooler line from oil cooler outlet fitting on radiator.
  1. Remove retaining screws for power steering/transaxle oil cooler and position cooler aside.
  1. Support fan shroud, radiator and A/C condenser core (19712) with a suitable jackstand. Remove lower radiator support.
  1. Position jackstand aside and carefully remove radiator and fan shroud.
  1. Remove two retaining bolts for fan shroud at top of radiator and remove fan shroud from radiator.
  1. Remove upper radiator hose from radiator.

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Im confused as to which answer was correct,,, one was very easy the other very complicated. Id hate to go through all the work that #2 suggests if its not neccasary. arrrggghhhh

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