Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
Remove the retaining clips and disconnect the transmission cooler tube support brackets.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Tube Support Brackets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Tubes
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the radiator overflow hose.
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the cooling fan shroud from the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator support brackets.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Radiator Support Brackets Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and pull back the sight shield.

Fig 4: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the 3 pin-type retainers and 2 wiring harness retainers. Position the cable so that the radiator can be moved forward.

Fig 5: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the radiator assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and top off the transmission fluid level.