Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Detach the upper radiator hose pin-type retainer from the radiator core support and position the hose aside.

2.

Remove the 4 upper radiator support bracket bolts and the 2 brackets.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3.

Remove the oil level indicator.

4.

Remove the stud bolt and then remove the oil level indicator tube by guiding it between the radiator core support and the cooling fan.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Installation of the oil level indicator may require the assistance of a second technician to align the tube with the orifice.

NOTE: Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil.

5.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.