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Cooling Module: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Drain the electric drivetrain cooling system. Refer to: Electrified Drivetrain Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  2. Remove the underhood storage compartment. Refer to: Underhood Storage Compartment .
  3. Recover the A/C system. Refer to: the appropriate Service Information .
  4. If equipped. Recover the refrigerant cooling system. Refer to: Refrigerant Cooling System Recovery, Evacuation And Charging .
  5. If equipped. Remove the condenser inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.

    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

      Torque: 1:: 159 lb.in (18 Nm) | 2:: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD722410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling and the upper radiator hose.
    GFD722411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the A/C compressor to condenser line nut and disconnect the fitting.

    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

      Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD722412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the radiator air deflector upper bolts.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Remove the cooling module upper bolts.

      Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

    GFD722413Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the front bumper. Refer to: the appropriate Service Information .
  9. Remove the condenser outlet line nut and disconnect the fitting.

    • Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD722414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling and the lower radiator hose.
    GFD722415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
    GFD722416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Remove the cooling module support bolts and lower the cooling module.

    Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

GFD722417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY