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...
Other information:
Filling
Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding (when new components
are installed) chart below for refrigerant oil adding amounts and
methods of installation.
For the correct Refrigerant Management Center special tool,
Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures)...
Inspection
Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
All alignments
Open the hood.
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...