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Cooling Module: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  3. Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  5. Remove the RH and LH headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  6. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  7. Release the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 power steering fluid cooler hoses from the condenser core.
  8. Release the 2 tabs and open the Battery Junction Box (BJB) cover. Remove the battery power cable nut and disconnect the battery power cable terminal.
  9. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator. Detach the radiator hose retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  10. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the top RH side of the radiator.
  11. Detach the electrical connector retainer and the wiring harness retainer from the top RH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  12. Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers from the RH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  13. Detach the power steering fluid cooler hose from the LH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  14. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt.
  15. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the LH side of the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  16. Remove the power steering fluid cooler stud bolt.
  17. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors and detach the 3 cooling fan wiring retainers from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
  18. Release the 4 BJB retaining tabs and detach the BJB from the bracket. Position the BJB, the wiring harness and the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
  19. Remove the spring clip and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
  20. Remove the 2 hood latch assembly bolts.
  21. Disconnect the 2 cable position retainers and position the hood latch assembly aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Cable Position Retainers
    G06126912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the pushpin and move the air deflector aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Air Deflector And Pushpin
    G06462047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the 2 transmission cooler tube secondary latches.
  24. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes From Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
    G06126914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the condenser inlet fitting bolt, the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the 2 fittings.
    • Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
  26. Disconnect the horn assembly electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Horn Assembly Electrical Connector
    G06126916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Ambient Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06135075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the 6 cooling module bolts and remove the cooling module from the vehicle.
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