Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Draining .
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
Detach the power steering hose retainer from the radiator.

Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Hose Retainer From Radiator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the coolant hose retainer from the radiator.

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Hose Retainer From Radiator
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Disconnect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the radiator.
Disconnect the 2 transmission cooling tubes from the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
Remove the 2 bolts from the upper radiator support brackets and position the radiator towards the engine and remove the 2 upper radiator support brackets from the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the A/C condensor-to-radiator pin-type retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Upper Radiator Support Brackets & Bolts
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Squeeze the tabs and separate the A/C condenser from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator.
Fig 4: Locating Tabs & A/C Condenser From Radiator
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .