Radiator - 2.0L Zetec-E (Zetec) & 2.0L SPI: Removal

All Vehicles 

1. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
3. Remove the four pin-type retainers from the radiator air deflector.
   Fig 1: Removing Four Pin-Type Retainers From Radiator Air Deflector

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4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose

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6. Raise the vehicle.

   Vehicles with air conditioning 

7. Support the condenser and transaxle oil cooler (if equipped).

   All Vehicles 

8. Disconnect the radiator upper coolant hose.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Radiator Upper Coolant Hose

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9. Disconnect the radiator lower coolant hoses.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Radiator Lower Coolant Hoses

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10. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Horn Electrical Connector

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11. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Radiator Support Bracket Bolts

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12. Remove the radiator support bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Radiator Support Bracket

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13. Remove the radiator.
    Fig 8: Removing Radiator

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