Lincoln Aviator: Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Radiator
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the cooling module.
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt, release the tabs and remove the A/C condenser.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, release the tabs and remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the upper and lower radiator insulators.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
RH side shown, LH side similar.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Materials
Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid could cause reduced brake
performance and not meet our performance
standards...