Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN .
Raise and support the vehicle.
If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the transmission oil cooler hoses.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Oil Cooler Hoses
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the four bolts and the radiator support brackets.

Fig 3: Removing Radiator Support Brackets
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Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Radiator From Vehicle
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install hose clamps where the shrink clamps were removed.
- Install an appropriately sized worm drive-type clamp in place of the constant tension clamp.