The radiator in your Ford automobile model is a major part of the cooling system. It allows a lot of the warmth collected by the coolant to dissipate into the air. It additionally gives the engine with cool fluid to keep it operating at a predetermined temperature. Over time, the radiator could clog, though, preventing sufficient air or coolant flow. In severe instances, it turns into essential to exchange it.

Ford radiator Removal Instructions

1. Disconnect the battery cables utilizing a wrench. Then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Take away the battery tray using a wrench, ratchet and socket.
3. Place a big catch pan below the radiator and open the drain valve to empty the coolant from the radiator. Then shut the radiator drain valve.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp, and then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
5. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator. Use a pair of slip joint pliers to remove the clamp after which pull the hose off the radiator.
6. Place a small drain pan underneath, in the direction of the higher transmission cooler line, and detach the upper transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cover the line with a plastic bag to keep away from contamination of oil cooler system.
7. Unscrew the two A/C condenser mounting bolts, utilizing a ratchet and socket.
8. Jack up the entrance of your Ford automobile, utilizing a ground jack, and safely assist it on two jack stands.
9. Take away the radiator support brackets, using a ratchet and socket.
10. Disconnect the decrease radiator hose, using a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp. Then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
11. Place the small drain pan underneath, within the course of the decrease transmission cooler line, and detach the decrease transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cowl the line with a plastic bag to avoid contamination of oil cooler system.
12. Unscrew the two A/C condenser-retaining bolts from the radiator, using the ratchet and socket. Move the A/C condenser to the aspect and safe it with a bit of wire, if necessary.
13. Detach the ability steering cooler from the radiator, if your particular Ford model is provided with it. Use a ratchet and socket.
14. Carry the radiator from the vehicle.

Ford Radiator Installation Instructions

1. Place the brand new or rebuilt radiator in position, and install first the final mounting bracket or brackets you removed. Use the ratchet and socket.
2. Connect the power steering cooler to the radiator, in case your Ford model is supplied with it. Use the ratchet and socket.
3. Connect the A/C condenser to the radiator, utilizing the ratchet and socket.
4. Connect the lower transmission cooler line to the radiator, utilizing the flare wrench. Start the nut together with your hand to keep away from damaging the thread.
5. Join the lower radiator hose to the radiator. Then tighten the clamp, using the Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket, relying on the type of clamp use on your particular model.
6. Install the radiator help brackets, using the ratchet and socket.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Screw the two A/C condenser mounting bolts, utilizing the ratchet and socket.
9. Join the upper transmission cooler line to the radiator, utilizing the flare wrench. Begin the nut with your hand to avoid damaging the thread.
10. Connect the reservoir hose to the radiator, and use the slip joint pliers to safe the hose clamp.
11. Connect the higher radiator hose to the radiator. Then use the Phillips screwdriver, or ratchet and socket to tighten the clamp, depending on the type of clamp use on your particular model.
12. Set up the battery tray, using the wrench and ratchet and socket.
13. Set up the battery on the tray, and join the battery cables, using the wrench.
14. Refill the cooling system with 50 % water and 50 % new antifreeze. Use a funnel to fill the system via the radiator neck.
15. Warm-up the engine, examine for leaks and add extra coolant to the system, if necessary. Be sure the coolant reaches the Full Sizzling mark on the reservoir.