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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN - BLADE, CLUTCH AND SHROUD .
  3. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
  4. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper degas bottle hose.
  5. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
  6. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
    Fig 1: Using Special Tool To Disconnect Transmission Cooler Tubes
    G03982105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts, the radiator support brackets and the upper radiator insulators
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the radiator.
  9. Remove the lower radiator insulators.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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