Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

Remove the pushpins and the radiator cover shield.

Fig 1: Removing Pushpins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the cooling module bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  - Slide mounting brackets OFF the cooling module.

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

Release the clamps and disconnect the power steering inlet and outlet hoses from the oil cooler.
- Clamp off hoses to prevent excess fluid loss.
  
  Fig 2: Releasing Clamps And Disconnecting Power Steering Inlet And Outlet Hoses From Oil Cooler
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 upper pushpins on both sides of the radiator side shields.
Remove the power steering cooler-to-radiator module pushpin.
Position the radiator rearward.
- Slide the cooler up and out from the clips and remove cooler from radiator module.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cooler From Radiator Module
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and check the system for leaks. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.