Cooling Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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 .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
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.
- Remove the bolts and position the hood latch assembly aside.
  Torque
  
  : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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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 connector. 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 and radiator-to-degas bottle hoses.
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 pin-type retainer and the nut and position the washer bottle aside.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the retainers and the cooling module.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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