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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A
ESB-M1C93-B
Activation
NOTE:
Typical left front door shown, others similar.
Open the door...
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connectors...