Ford 9C2Z-8005-A
Radiator Assembly

Service and repairing operations on the radiator begin with draining the cooling system followed by air cleaner assembly removal. The next procedure requires removing plastic rivet retainers with the air deflector and disconnecting radiator hoses and overflow hose connecting to the radiator. Attention is needed while working with the large clutch assembly nut because its right-hand threaded design requires counterclockwise rotation for unwinding. Uncouple the fan and fan clutch from the water pump pulley before unscrewing the bolts needed to lift the fan shroud along with the fan and fan clutch from the vehicle. The underbody splash shield should be taken off when it is available. You must compress the clamps before sliding the hoses away from the radiator and finally using twist motion to remove the transmission oil cooler hoses. Turn each set of bolts retaining the support brackets to the radiator support in opposite directions then lift the brackets up and away from the radiator. Take the radiator out as the final step of removing components. When reinstalling perform all procedures backward from the removal step while reusing hose clamps at locations which previously used shrink clamps.

Service and repairing operations on the radiator begin with draining the cooling system followed by air cleaner assembly removal. The next procedure requires removing plastic rivet retainers with the air deflector and disconnecting radiator hoses and overflow hose connecting to the radiator. Attention is needed while working with the large clutch assembly nut because its right-hand threaded design requires counterclockwise rotation for unwinding. Uncouple the fan and fan clutch from the water pump pulley before unscrewing the bolts needed to lift the fan shroud along with the fan and fan clutch from the vehicle. The underbody splash shield should be taken off when it is available. You must compress the clamps before sliding the hoses away from the radiator and finally using twist motion to remove the transmission oil cooler hoses. Turn each set of bolts retaining the support brackets to the radiator support in opposite directions then lift the brackets up and away from the radiator. Take the radiator out as the final step of removing components. When reinstalling perform all procedures backward from the removal step while reusing hose clamps at locations which previously used shrink clamps.

A proper procedure for radiator service on 4.6L, 5.4L, and 6.8L engines requires hoisting the vehicle in neutral gear position Start by removing the cooling fan together with any present underbody splash shield components. Detach the transmission oil cooler hoses and follow the necessary procedure to prevent fluid leakage. You need to disconnect the lower radiator hose before taking out the four bolts which hold the radiator support brackets in place. Gentle extraction of the radiator unit from the vehicle needs proper attention. When reinstalling the system follow the uninstallation procedure while replacing worn-out worm drive-type clamps with new ones of appropriate size.

Take off the underbody splash shield.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose and remove the four bolts securing the radiator support brackets.

Position the vehicle on a hoist with the transmission in NEUTRAL.

Tighten them to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) upon reinstallation.

Remove the radiator from the vehicle and reverse the removal procedure for installation, using new appropriately sized worm drive-type clamps if necessary.

Remove the four bolts along with the two radiator support brackets, tightening them to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs) upon reinstallation.