Removal and Installation - Radiator

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool

Removal

1. 1
   Disconnect the condenser outlet line.
   Refer to: Condenser Outlet Line - 2.5 L Duratec - Hybrid (121 kW/164 L PS) (BG) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – General Procedures).
3. 3
   Drain the electric drive cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03D Electric Transaxle Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
4. 4
   Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
5. 5
   Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
   Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

   

6. 6
   Remove the transmission fluid cooler lines.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler Lines (307-02B Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission HF45, Removal and Installation).
7. 7
   Loosen the clamp and disconnect the radiator vent hose.
   Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the A/C compressor discharge line.
   Refer to: A/C Compressor Discharge Line - 2.5 L Duratec - Hybrid (121 kW/164 L PS) (BG) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
9. 9
   Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C compressor suction line from the A/C compressor.
   Torque: 159 lb-in (18 N·m)

   

10. 10
    
    

    • Loosen the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
      Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

    • Disconnect the quick-connect hose coupling.

    

11. 11
    Disconnect the quick-connect hose couplings.

    

12. 12
    Remove the coolant pump.
    Refer to: Coolant Pump (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
13. 13
    Disconnect the quick-connect hose coupling.

    

14. 14

    NOTICE: Take special care not to damage the clips.

    Remove the clips, the upper radiator support isolator brackets and the isolators.

    

15. 15

    NOTICE: Take special care not to damage the component.

    
    

    1. Remove the radiator from the isolators.

    2. Remove the radiator, A/C condenser, transmission oil cooler and auxiliary radiator assembly from the vehicle.

    

16. 16
    
    

    • Release the retainers and remove the A/C condenser.

    • Remove the bolts and the high-voltage battery radiator.
      Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)

    

17. 17
    Release the retainers and remove the transmission oil radiator.

    

18. 18
    Release the retainers and remove the electric motor electronics radiator.

    

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Install and lubricate the O-rings on the new condenser fitting.
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
3. 3
   Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - General Procedures).
4. 4
   Fill and bleed the electric drive cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03D Electric Transmission Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
5. 5
   Check and, if necessary, add transmission fluid.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission - HF45, General Procedures).