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Cooling Module: Installation

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All engines 

  1. Position the cooling module into the vehicle.
  2. Install the 6 cooling module bolts.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

    6.2L engines 

  3. Connect the power steering cooler-to-power steering fluid reservoir hose at the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Cooler-To-Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Hose Clamp
    G06169995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), 3.7L and 5.0L engines 

  4. For vehicles with an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, attach the 2 transmission cooler tube retainers and install the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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  5. For vehicles without an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, attach the transmission cooler tube retainer and install the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
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    All vehicles 

  6. Connect the transmission cooler tubes.
  7. Install the transmission cooler tube latch assemblies.

    3.7L and 5.0L engines 

  8. Install the 3 air deflector-to-front bumper pushpins.
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  9. Position the air dam and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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    3.5L GTDI engines 

  10. Position the lower air deflector, attach the 8 pushpins and turn the 4 quarter-turn retainers.
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    6.2L engines 

  11. Install the 3 front air deflector-to-bumper pushpins.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Air Deflector-To-Bumper Pushpins
    G06169992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All engines 

  12. Install the 2 RH air deflector-to-frame rail pushpins.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Air Deflector-To-Frame Rail Pushpins
    G06455464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3.5L GTDI , 3.7L and 5.0L engines 

  13. Push the spring clip in place and connect the lower radiator hose quick connect coupling to the radiator, making sure the coupling is secure.
  14. Connect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose to the radiator and position the clamp.

    6.2L engines 

  15. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator.
  16. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator and install the spring clip.

    All engines 

  17. Position the BJB  and wiring harness into place, connect the BJB  retaining tabs, and attach the LH wiring harness retainer and the 3 RH wiring harness pushpins.
  18. Attach the 3 cooling fan wiring harness retainers and connect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors.
  19. Install new O-ring seals and gaskets on the A/C condenser fittings.
  20. Connect the A/C fittings to the A/C condenser and install the bolt and the nut.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
  21. If equipped, install a new block heater tie strap.

    3.5L GTDI , 3.7L and 5.0L engines 

  22. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the stud bolt on the LH side of the cooling fan shroud.
  23. Connect the battery positive cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  24. Attach the battery cable retainer to the cooling fan shroud.
  25. Install the upper radiator air deflector and install the 4 pushpins.
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    6.2L engines 

  26. Position the power steering fluid reservoir and install the stud bolt.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  27. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt.
  28. Connect the power steering fluid cooler return hose on top of the radiator.
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  29. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose retainer.
  30. Position the wiring harness, attach the 3 wiring harness retainers to the cooling fan shroud, attach the generator battery positive cable and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers To Cooling Fan Shroud
      G06455459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Attach the upper radiator hose retainer to the cooling fan motor and shroud.

    All engines 

  32. Connect the MAF  sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
    G06169987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Install the ACL  outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  34. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator and install the clamp.
  35. NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

    Position the wiring harness into place and connect the RH and LH front impact severity sensor electrical connectors and wiring harness pushpin retainers.

    Fig 6: Locating D-Pillar Trim Panel Bolt Covers
    G06169981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the RH side of the radiator grille support.
    Fig 7: Locating D-Pillar Trim Panel Bolts
    G06169980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Position the wiring harness into place and connect the horn and ambient temperature sensor electrical connectors and attach the pushpin retainer.
    Fig 8: Removing Roof Rack Assembly Front And Rear Bolt Covers
    G06169979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Position the front bumper cover and the brackets as an assembly and install the 6 bumper cover bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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  39. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    Install the 3 LH and 3 RH bumper cover-to-fender bolts.

    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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  40. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    If equipped, attach the front wheel mouldings and install the 2 LH and 2 RH nuts.

    • Tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
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  41. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

    If equipped, install the 4 LH and 4 RH front wheel moulding pushpins.

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  42. Position and attach the hood latch release handle and cable onto the front bumper cover and install the bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 9: Locating Hood Latch Release Handle Bolt
      G06169978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Position the hood latch into place and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 10: Locating Hood Latch Bolts
      G06169977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Attach the 2 RH hood latch cable pushpin retainers.
    Fig 11: Locating RH Hood Latch Cable Pushpin Retainers
    G06169976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Attach the LH hood latch cable pushpin retainers.
    Fig 12: Locating LH Hood Latch Cable Pushpin Retainers
    G06170015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Install the headlights. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  47. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  48. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  49. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  50. If equipped, fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) .
  51. Check the transmission fluid and fill as necessary. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6R80 .
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