Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Radiator

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. Remove the condenser outlet line.
   Refer to: Condenser Outlet Line - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Drain the electric powertrain cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Electric Powertrain Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud.
   Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes (307-02B Transmission Cooling - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation).
   

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

1. Remove A/C compressor outlet line.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Outlet Line - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.

   Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C compressor inlet line from the A/C compressor.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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   • Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
     Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
   • Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling.
     

1. Disconnect the quick connect hose couplings.
   

1. Remove the coolant pump.
   Refer to: Coolant Pump (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the quick connect hose coupling.
   

1. NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the clips.

   Remove the clips, the radiator support upper insulator frames and the isolators.
   

1. NOTICE: Take extra care not to damage the component.

   NOTE: All components are not shown for clarity.

   
   
   1. Lift the radiator out of the insulators.
      
   2. Remove the radiator, A/C condenser, transmission oil cooler and auxiliary radiators assembly from below the vehicle.
      

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   • Release the tabs and remove the A/C condenser.
     
   • Remove the bolts and the high voltage battery radiator.
     Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and remove the transmission oil cooler.
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the electric motor electronics radiator.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Install and lubricate new condenser fitting O-ring seals.
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
   

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

1. Fill and bleed the electric powertrain cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Electric Powertrain Cooling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), General Procedures).
   

1. Check and fill the transmission fluid as necessary.
   Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, General Procedures).