Removal and Installation

All vehicles 

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.

   2.5L vehicles only 

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  in this service information.

   All vehicles 

3. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER SYSTEM article.
4. Remove the 2 front impact severity sensors. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
5. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.
7. Loosen the nut, remove the 2 bolts and position aside the hood latch.
   • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the radiator support.
   Fig 1: Locating Radiator Support Wiring Harness Retainers

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Remove the center support bolt.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

   2.5L vehicles only 

10. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose from the radiator and position it aside.

    All vehicles 

12. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors and wire harness retainers.
13. Remove the 2 cooling fan bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    2.5L vehicles only 

15. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  in this service information.