Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 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. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Partially drain the cooling system.
Remove the radiator support brackets.

Fig 1: Removing Radiator Support Brackets
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Remove the four pin-type retainers and pull back the sight shield.

Fig 2: Pulling Back Sight Shield
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With the sight shield pulled back, remove the three pin-type retainers and the two wiring retainers and position the harness rearward out of the way.

Fig 3: Removing Three Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the upper shroud retainers.

Fig 4: Removing Upper Shroud Retainers
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the radiator overflow hose.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Radiator Overflow Hose
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Remove the shroud.
- Move the radiator forward.
- Pull up on the shroud evenly, and remove the shroud from the radiator.

NOTE: When installing the shroud, make sure that the aligning tabs are installed correctly in the slots.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.