Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
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27. Remove the 2 LH rear subframe bolts.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
28. Correctly support the fuel tank and remove the LH rear fuel tank strap bolt.
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To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
29. Release the rear auxiliary heater outlet line clamp and disconnect the line.
30. Release the rear auxiliary heater inlet line clamp and disconnect the line.
31. Remove the 2 middle rear auxiliary line bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
32. Remove the 2 middle rear auxiliary line brackets.
33. Remove the 2 middle front auxiliary line bracket nuts.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
34. Remove the 2 middle front auxiliary line brackets.
35. CAUTION: To avoid loss of refrigerant, or unintended damage to an auxiliary line that is not being removed, clearly differentiate which
line is to be removed before cutting.
Assemble and lay out the replacement line(s) in the same position as the existing line(s) and, using a suitable tool, cut the auxiliary heater line(s) in
the same position as the middle fitting on the replacement line(s).
36. Remove the front auxiliary line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
37. Remove the front auxiliary line bracket.
38. Remove the front portion of the auxiliary heater outlet line and/or auxiliary heater inlet line.
39. Remove the rear auxiliary line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
40. Remove the rear auxiliary line bracket.
41. NOTE: The LH side of the rear subframe, and the LH side of the fuel tank will have to be lowered slightly to provide clearance to remove the
lines. Be sure to lower the rear subframe and fuel tank only as needed without stressing the attached components.
Remove the rear portion of the auxiliary heater outlet line and/or the auxiliary heater inlet line.
42. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
43. Fill the engine cooling system.
