Cooling Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
Position aside the coolant tube. Disconnect and position aside the brake booster and the crankcase ventilation tubes. Loosen the clamp and remove the retainers and the air cleaner and outlet pipe assembly.
Torque

: Clamp: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm) | Bolt: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

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Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.

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Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
Torque

: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

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Remove both headlamp assemblies. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .
Remove the radiator grille. Refer to: Radiator Grille .
Detach the hood latch cable retainer.

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Remove the hood latch assembly. Refer to: Hood Latch .
Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air deflector aside.

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Detach the battery cable pin-type retainer.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors. Detach the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers. Position the wiring harness between the radiator and the radiator grille support.

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

: 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) | 2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

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

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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.

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Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.

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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).

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Remove the transmission cooler lines bracket retainer from the crossmember.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Remove the retainers and the cooling module.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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