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:
Press the button to cycle through
the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in the information display as shown by the bars in the
image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent and therefore the distance adjusts
with your vehicle speed...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material (including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages
or the oil pan can cause engine failure...
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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