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Cooling Module: Installation

  1. Position the cooling module in the vehicle.
  2. Install the 6 cooling module bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  3. Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Ambient Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06135075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the horn assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Horn Assembly Electrical Connector
    G06126916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C condenser outlet and inlet fittings and install the nut and bolt.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Condenser Fittings
      G06126915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
  7. Position the air deflector and install the pushpin.
    Fig 4: Locating Pushpin
    G06126913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Position the hood latch assembly and install the 2 hood latch assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. Connect the 2 hood latch cable position retainers.
    Fig 5: Locating Cable Position Retainers
    G06126912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN SHROUD .
  11. Connect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses to the condenser core.
  12. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
  13. Install the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  15. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  16. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM article.
  17. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 article.
  18. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.