Radiator - 2.0L GTDI: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the Charge Air Cooler (CAC). For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
- Remove the upper radiator air deflector.
- Disconnect the LH front impact severity sensor electrical connector and detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the 2 transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
- Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the upper transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
- Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the lower transmission fluid cooler tube from the radiator.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the degas bottle-to-radiator hose from the radiator.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
- Remove the A/C compressor-to-condenser line bracket bolt.
- Remove the A/C condenser-to-evaporator bracket bolt.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
- Detach the A/C line retainer from the radiator.
- Remove the 4 A/C condenser bolts and position the A/C condenser aside.
- Detach the 2 lower radiator air deflector clips from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator and, if necessary, the 2 upper and 2 lower radiator insulators.