Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Radiator
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the cooling module.
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt, release the tabs and remove the A/C condenser.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the upper and lower radiator insulators.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A ..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1521Alignment Tool, Crankshaft Position SensorTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-1686Holding Tool, Camshaft
303-1689Holding Tool, Crank Damper
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A
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