RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.

•  Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes.

•   When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and remove it.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the both splash shields.

3.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

4.  Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

8.  Inspect for engine coolant leakage. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

9.  Inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION[LA4AX-EL (CD4E)].)

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1	Radiator bracket
2	Hood latch (See Hood Latch Removal Note.)
3	Center support (See Center Support Removal Note.)
4	Connector
5	Radiator lower hose
6	ATF oil cooler hose
7	Coolant reserve tank hose
8	Radiator upper hose
9	Radiator and cooling fan component (See Radiator and Cooling Fan Component Removal Note.)
10	Cooling fan component
11	Radiator

Hood Latch Removal Note

1.  Remove the hood latch with the cable still connected. Position the hood latch so that it is out of the way.

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Center Support Removal Note

1.  Remove the two bolts and the center support.

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Radiator and Cooling Fan Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the radiator and cooling fan component from above the engine compartment.