Engine

Radiator. Removal and Installation

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool

Removal

  1. Drain the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling – 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L hp) – Sigma, General Procedures).
  2. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
    Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud (303-03B Engine Cooling — 1.6 L EcoBoost (132 kW/180 L PS) — Sigma, Removal and Installation).
  3. Press the tab and disconnect the vent hose. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
    Use common equipment: Hose clamp removal/installation tool.
  4. NOTICE: The component must be removed by hand. Do not use tools.

    Release the retainers and remove the radiator support brackets.
  5. Disconnect the lower retainers and lift the radiator upward while pressing on the air conditioning condenser. Remove the radiator.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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