Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Cooling Module

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Evacuate the A/C system.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the radiator grille opening panel.
   Refer to: Radiator Grille Opening Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  80 lb.in (9 Nm)
     Stage 2:  155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the quick release coupling.
     
   • Loosen the clamp and position the upper radiator hose.
     Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. • Detach the coolant hose retainer.
     
   • Remove the bolt and position the degas bottle aside.
     Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainers.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the radiator air deflector.
   

1. Loosen the clamp and position the CAC hose.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. • Disconnect the MAP electrical connector.
     
   • Release the quick connect coupling.
     
   • Loosen the clamp and position the CAC hose.
     Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the tabs, remove the bolt and the CAC.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Remove the cooling module.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install new condenser fitting O-ring seals.
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).