Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Heater Hoses
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
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Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Release the clamps and remove the heater hoses.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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 (303-03C Engine Cooling, 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...
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module...
Charging
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in
long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical
loads...