Escape 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
All vehicles
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Remove the 2 front impact severity sensors. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
5. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. NOTE: Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the bolts.
Loosen the nut, remove the 2 bolts and position aside the hood latch.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the radiator support.
9. Remove the center support bolt.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2.5L vehicles only
10. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the coolant recovery hose from the radiator and position it aside.
All vehicles
12. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors and wire harness retainers.
13. Remove the 2 cooling fan bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2.5L vehicles only
15. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding See: Service and Repair.
