Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Removal
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and
refill with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs the service change interval on Extended Life Coolant will be
reduced from 6 yearsIl50,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Position the (A) overflow tube clamp back and disconnect the (B) radiator overflow tube from the (C) radiator filler neck.
4. Remove the fan shroud.
5. Position the hose clamp back and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
6. Position the hose clamp back and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
