Removal And Installation: Radiator: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. 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.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Recover the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud .
Remove the CAC. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) .
- Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings. Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
  Torque
  
  : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Detach the A/C line.
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- 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.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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If equipped. Using general tool, clamp the transmission cooler lines. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

If equipped. Release the clamps and disconnect the transmission cooler lines. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Detach the LH side crash sensor and the wiring harness retainers.

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Remove the bolts and position the hood latch assembly aside.
Torque

: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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1. Remove the radiator upper mounting brackets and the radiator upper isolators.
2. Remove the cooling module.
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Release the clips and remove the A/C condenser and transmission fluid cooler (if equipped).

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