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 .
Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator support brackets.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Removing Radiator Support Brackets Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and pull back the sight shield.

Fig 2: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the sight shield pulled back, remove the 3 pin-type retainers and the 2 wiring retainers and position the harness rearward out of the way.

Fig 3: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 upper shroud bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Upper Shroud Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the radiator overflow hose.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Radiator Hose And Radiator Overflow Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.