Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 3.0L (2V) shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.

Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the upper radiator hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Of Upper Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the degas return hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp Of Degas Return Hose
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Using the special tool, disconnect the upper transmission cooler line.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp Of Upper Transmission Cooler Line
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Remove the two A/C condenser retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts Of Two A/C Condenser
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the radiator support bracket bolts and the radiator support bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 6: Identifying Clamp Of Lower Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the lower transmission cooler line.
Remove the two bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts Of Lower Transmission Cooler Line
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Secure the A/C condenser.
Remove the bolt retaining the P/S cooler to the radiator.

Fig 8: Identifying Bolts Of A/C Condenser
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Remove the nuts and the radiator support brackets.

Fig 9: Identifying Nuts And Radiator Support Brackets
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Remove the radiator from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Identifying Radiator
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.