Removal And Installation: Radiator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD .
Remove the upper radiator sight shield.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Sight Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator and position aside.
Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator and position aside.
Remove the 6 bolts and the 2 upper radiator support brackets.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: Lower the A/C condenser to gain access to the A/C condenser-to-radiator bolts.

Remove the 2 A/C condenser retaining bolts and position the A/C condenser aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the 2 A/C condenser upper bracket bolts and the 2 upper brackets.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

NOTE: It may be necessary to lean the radiator forward to gain access to the combination cooler bolts.

NOTE: Lift the combination cooler up and forward to release it from the radiator retaining clips.

Remove the 2 bolts and position the combination cooler aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the 3 bolts and position the shield down.

Fig 2: Locating Shield Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the clips and position the radiator shield down and remove the radiator.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure that the combination cooler is seated in the radiator retaining clips.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .