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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN  .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. If equipped, remove the underbody splash shield.
  4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G03404884Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler hoses.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission Oil Cooler Hoses
    G03404885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the four bolts and the radiator support brackets.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Radiator Support Brackets
    G03404886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Radiator From Vehicle
    G03404887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.
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