Removal And Installation: Radiator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Radiator Replacement Components (1 Of 2) With Torque Specifications

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Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Components (2 Of 2)

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All vehicles

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 .
Detach the power steering hose retainer from the radiator.

Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Hose Retainer
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
Detach the retainer from the radiator.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Retainer
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Disconnect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the radiator.

Automatic transmission vehicles

Disconnect the 2 transmission cooling tubes from the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

All vehicles

Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
Lift and remove the tabs from the upper radiator support and position the radiator towards the engine.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Radiator Support Tab
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Remove the A/C condensor-to-radiator pushpin-type retainer.

Fig 6: Locating A/C Condensor-To-Radiator Pushpin-Type Retainer
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Squeeze the tabs and separate the A/C condenser from the radiator and remove the radiator.

Fig 7: Locating A/C Condenser Tabs
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .