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Cooling Module: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  5. Remove the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  6. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
  7. Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses from the condenser core.
  8. Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN SHROUD .
  9. Remove the 2 hood latch assembly bolts.
  10. Disconnect the 2 cable position retainers and position the hood latch assembly aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Cable Position Retainers
    G06126912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the pushpin and move the air deflector aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Pushpin
    G06126913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 transmission cooler tube secondary latches.
  13. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
    G06126914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the condenser inlet fitting bolt, the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the 2 fittings.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
      Fig 4: Locating Condenser Fittings
      G06126915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the horn assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Horn Assembly Electrical Connector
    G06126916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Ambient Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06135075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the 6 cooling module bolts and remove the cooling module from the vehicle.
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