Engine Cooling - (Hybrid): Removal & Installation Ford Escape I рестайлинг

Removal and Installation

Note. The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID»(ref-232226) .
4. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
6. Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing and gasket. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Clean and inspect the gasket, replace if necessary.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - HYBRID 2.3L»(ref-232196) .
4. Disconnect and remove the coolant bypass tube.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID»(ref-232226) .
4. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .

Scheme 44

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to «EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-232267) .
3. Remove the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-232255) .
4. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Disconnect the hood switch electrical connector.
6. Remove the 3 relay box bracket bolts and position the relay box and bracket aside. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. Remove the center support lower bolt. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Remove the nut and the center support. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
9. Remove the 2 bolts and position the auxiliary coolant pump aside. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
10. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors
12. Remove the 6 cooling fan bolts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
13. Remove the LH and the RH cooling fans.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 45

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
3. Drain the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232264) .
4. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD»(ref-232208-S35371371472006051600000) .
5. Disconnect the upper hose from the motor electronics radiator.
6. Remove the 2 motor electronics radiator-to-engine radiator bolts and position the motor electronics radiator aside. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
7. Remove the 2 A/C condenser-to-radiator bolts and position the A/C condenser aside. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
9. Disconnect the degas bottle return hose from the radiator.
10. Disconnect the engine coolant vent hose from the radiator.
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
12. Remove the radiator.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
15. Fill and bleed the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232264) .

Scheme 46

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-232183) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
3. Drain the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232264) .
4. Disconnect the motor electronics coolant vent hose.
5. Disconnect the 2 engine coolant vent hoses.
6. Remove the degas bottle bolt and nut. To install, tighten the nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) and the bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Lift the degas bottle up and disconnect the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant return hoses. Remove the degas bottle.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-232208-S29468430532006051600000) .
10. Fill and bleed the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-232264) .