Ford Fusion: Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Radiator. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the CAC radiator.
   Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Radiator (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Depress the tab and disconnect the coolant tube.
   

1. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid cooler aside.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Detach the hoses from the retainers.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector and remove the bolts.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
   2. Position the radiator toward the front of the vehicle.
      
   3. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
      

1. Remove the bolt, release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Support the A/C condenser, remove the bolts and the radiator from the vehicle.
   Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. Remove and discard the radiator lower isolators.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Install new radiator lower isolators.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.