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Cooling Module: Installation

  1. Position the cooling module in the vehicle.
  2. Install the 6 radiator support bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  3. Connect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
  4. Fig 1: Ambient Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0022064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the horn assembly electrical connector.
  6. Fig 2: Horn Assembly Electrical Connector
    GF0022063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C fittings and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  8. Fig 3: Condenser Inlet Fitting Nuts
    GF0022062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the transmission fluid cooler tubes and install the secondary latches.
  10. Position the air deflector and install the pushpin.
  11. Fig 4: Air Deflector Pushpin
    GF0022060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Position the hood latch assembly and install the 2 hood latch assembly bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  13. Connect the hood latch cable position retainers.
  14. Fig 5: Cable Position Retainers
    GF0022059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud .
  16. Connect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses to the condenser core.
  17. Install the front fascia. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS article.
  18. Install the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  20. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
  21. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  22. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify correct operation. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6HP26 article or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 6R75 article.
  23. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.