Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Remover/Installer, Coolant Hose Clamp 303-397 | | -
Secure the air conditioning (A/C) condenser to the front panel (if equipped). | | -
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), General Procedures). | | -
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud (303-03B Engine Cooling - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation). | 4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 2 - Radiator upper coolant hose 4 - Coolant expansion tank to radiator coolant hose 6 - Radiator lower coolant hose 8 - Radiator upper insulator 5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Removal Details Item 1 : Radiator upper coolant hose retaining clamp | -
Using the special tool, loosen the radiator upper coolant hose retaining clamp. | Item 3 : Coolant expansion tank to radiator coolant hose retaining clamp | -
Using the special tool, loosen the coolant expansion tank to radiator coolant hose retaining clamp. | Item 5 : Radiator lower coolant hose retaining clamp | -
Using the special tool, loosen the radiator lower coolant hose retaining clamp. | Item 7 : Radiator support bracket | -
With the aid of another technician, support the radiator. | Item 10 : Radiator | -
CAUTION:Care must be taken not to damage the cooling fins of the radiator and the A/C condenser when removing the radiator. Failure to follow this instruction could result in coolant leaks or engine overheating. Detach the radiator from the A/C condenser (if equipped). - Release the locking tang.
- Slide the radiator downwards.
| Installation Details Item 9 : Radiator lower insulators CAUTION:Inspect the radiator lower insulators for signs of cracking, splitting or damage. Install new radiator lower insulators as necessary. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the radiator. Item 7 : Radiator support bracket | -
With the aid of another technician support the radiator and install the radiator support bracket. - Install the 30mm M8 bolts leaving 15mm of thread exposed.
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