Cooling Module: Removal

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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 - 3.5L Duratec (202kW/275PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS) - Overview .
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the CAC. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) .
Position the lower radiator support and install the bolts finger-tight.

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Remove the retainers and the lower load path bars. Discard the retainers.
Torque: 1: 62 Nm 2: 25 Nm

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Remove the cable ties from the cooling module.

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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainers.
- Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 7 Nm
- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC tubes.
  Torque: 5 Nm
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

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

Torque: 1: 17 Nm 2: 9 Nm

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Detach the coolant hose and vapor tube retainers.

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- Disconnect the cooling fan motor and shroud electrical connectors.
- Release the tabs and position aside the exhaust emission control module.
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- Detach the coolant tube from the cooling fan shroud.
- Follow the directions to release quick release coupling type 16. Disconnect the coolant tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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

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- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Detach the coolant hose retainer.
- Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid heater coolant control valve.
  Torque: 10 Nm
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1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 25 Nm
2. Position the air deflector and remove the cooling module.

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