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Removal And Installation: Radiator: Installation

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All engines 

  1. Position the condenser core into the radiator locking tabs.
  2. Position the radiator/condenser core assembly into the vehicle and onto the radiator insulators.

    6.2L engine 

  3. Connect the power steering cooler hose to the power steering cooler and position the clamp.
    Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Cooler Hose Clamp
    G06455462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All engines 

  4. Install the 2 radiator bolts.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

    3.5L GTDI and 5.0L engines 

  5. If equipped, attach the auxiliary transmission fluid cooler to the A/C condenser.
    G08340043

    All engines 

  6. Connect the transmission fluid cooler hoses to the radiator.
    G08340039
  7. Connect the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 2: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07962055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
  9. Install the transmission cooler tube secondary latches.
  10. Using new gasket seals and O-ring seals, connect the A/C condenser fittings and install the bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating A/C Condenser Fittings Bolt And Nut
      G06126915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

      3.5L GTDI engines 

  11. Position the lower air deflector, attach the 8 pushpins and turn the 4 quarter-turn retainers.
    G08336740

    3.7L, 5.0L and 6.2L engines 

  12. Install the 4 lower radiator air deflector-to-condenser pushpins.
    G07962052

    All vehicles 

  13. Connect the 3 RH and 2 LH air deflector-to-condenser pushpin retainers.

    3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), 3.7L and 5.0L engines 

  14. Install the degas bottle and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
      G06126924
  15. Connect the MAF  sensor electrical connector.
    G08340021
  16. Push the spring clip in place and connect the lower radiator hose quick connect coupling to the radiator, making sure the coupling is secure.
  17. Connect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose to the radiator and position the clamp.
  18. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator and position the clamp.

    6.2L engines 

  19. Install lower radiator hose and the spring clip.
  20. Connect the radiator overflow hose.
  21. Connect the upper radiator hose and position the clamp.

    All engines 

  22. Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD .

    6.2L engine 

  23. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir with MERCON® V.

    All engines 

  24. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  25. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  26. Check the transmission fluid and fill as necessary. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
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