Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the 3 twist lock retainers and the underbody air duct.
NOTE: Failure to position the wood block and floor jack as illustrated can result in damage to the oil pan.

Position a floor jack with a block of wood under the front of the oil pan.
Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. REFER to DEGAS BOTTLE .
Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the intake manifold.
Remove the A/C tube bracket bolts from the upper and lower RH shock tower.
1. To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
2. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the 4 nuts, 3 bolts and the engine mount.
- To install, tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .