Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator cover shield.
- Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
- Remove the cooling module mounting bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Slide mounting brackets off the cooling module.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Release the clamps and disconnect the 2 return hoses from the fluid cooler.
- Clamp off the hoses to prevent excess fluid loss.
- Remove the upper 2 pin-type retainers from both sides of the cooling module side shields.
- Remove the power steering fluid cooler pin-type retainer.
- Position the radiator rearward, release the 2 cooler retaining clips and remove the power steering fluid cooler.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
CAUTION:
While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.