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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
    G07458569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the horn assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Horn Assembly Electrical Connector
    G07458570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using new O-ring seals and gaskets, connect the A/C condenser outlet and inlet fittings and install the nut and bolt.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes and install the 2 secondary latches.
  7. Position the air deflector and install the pushpin.
    Fig 3: Locating Pushpin And Air Deflector
    G07458571Courtesy 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 4: Locating Hood Latch Cable Position Retainers
    G07458572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator and install the spring clip.
  11. Position the wiring harness, the BJB and the power steering fluid reservoir. Attach the BJB  to the bracket.
  12. Install the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  13. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt.
  14. Attach the power steering fluid cooler hose to the LH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  15. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the LH side of the cooing fan motor and shroud.
  16. Attach the 3 cooling fan wiring harness retainers to the cooling fan and connect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors.
  17. Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers to the RH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  18. Attach the wiring harness retainer and the electrical connector retainer to the top RH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  19. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the top RH side of the radiator.
  20. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator and position the clamp. Attach the upper radiator hose retainer to the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  21. Connect the battery power cable terminal and install the nut. Close the BJB  cover.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  22. Connect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses to the condenser core and position the clamps.
  23. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER SYSTEM .
  24. Install the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM .
  25. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING SYSTEM & BATTERY CABLES .
  26. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  in this information.
  27. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) .
  28. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
  29. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .