Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
Vehicles equipped with a 4.6L (3V) engine
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
All vehicles
4. Remove the coolant expansion tank.
5. Remove the bolt and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
7. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
8. Detach the lower radiator hose retainer from the lower fan shroud.
9. Detach the transmission cooler hose retainer from the RH radiator support bracket.
10. Remove the 4 lower radiator air deflector pushpins.
11. Remove the latch assemblies from the transmission cooler tubes.
12. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
13. Remove the upper fan shroud bolts, then unclip the upper fan shroud from the lower fan shroud and remove the upper fan shroud.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).