Cooling Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.

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 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant . Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant
Remove the headlamp assemblies. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly
Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover
Remove the retainers, release the clips and remove the radiator air deflectors.

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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Detach the latch cable wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the bolts and position the latch assembly aside.
  Torque: 111 lb.in (12.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical wiring connector.

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Detach the transmission oil cooler hoses retainer.

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Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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NOTE: All components are not shown for clarity.

Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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Remove the retainers and detach the auxiliary radiator coolant hose.
Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

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Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Release the clamps and disconnect the transmission oil cooler hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.

Torque: Stage 1: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm) Stage 2: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Disconnect the quick connect hose couplings.

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- Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling.
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Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling.

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Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Remove the bolts.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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On both side. Remove the bolt.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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On both side. Remove the bolt.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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Remove the bolts and the cooling module.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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