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 vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
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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.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Radiator Overflow Hose
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Remove the bolts and radiator support brackets.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Radiator Support Brackets
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Remove the four pin-type retainers and pull back the sight shield.

Fig 5: Pulling Back Sight Shield
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Disconnect the three pin-type retainers and two wiring retainers. Position the cable so that the radiator can be moved forward.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Three Pin-Type Retainers And Two Wiring Retainers
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Remove the radiator assembly.
- Remove the bolts and the cooling fan shroud, if necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check and top off the transmission fluid level.