Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, see COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly. For additional information, see COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD .
Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the radiator sight shield.

Fig 1: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
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Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Radiator Hose
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Remove the bolts and both radiator support brackets.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
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Remove the bolts, position the A/C condenser core and the transmission oil cooler away from the radiator, and remove the radiator.

Fig 5: Locating A/C Condenser Core & Transmission Oil Cooler Bolts
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NOTE: Do not reuse hose clamps. Instead use appropriately sized worm style clamps in place of the constant tension clamps.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.