Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Heater Hoses

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

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

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

1. Release the clamps and remove the heater hoses.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).