Cooling Module: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 2.
Drain the cooling system. REFER to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .
- 3.
Evacuate the A/C system. REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
- 4.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .
- 5.
Remove the air cleaner. REFER to: AIR CLEANER .
- 11.
Remove both headlamp assemblies. REFER to: Headlamp Assembly .
- 12.
Remove the radiator grille. REFER to: Radiator Grille .
- 14.
Remove the hood latch assembly. REFER to: Hood Latch .
- 15.
Remove the RH and LH radiator side air deflector pin-type retainers and the radiator side air deflectors.
- 18.
Disconnect the electrical connectors. Detach the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers. Position the wiring harness between the radiator and the radiator grille support.
- 19.
Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.Torque:
1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- 20.
Release the clamps and disconnect the upper radiator hose and the radiator-to-degas-bottle hose.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- 21.
Pull the lower radiator hose spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
- 23.
Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tube quick connect couplings.Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
- 25.
Remove the transmission cooler lines bracket retainer from the crossmember.Torque
: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
NOTE:
Vehicles with an auxiliary transmission cooler shown in illustration, vehicles without an auxiliary transmission cooler similar.