Engine Cooling System - (Hybrid): Removal & Installation Ford Escape II

Removal and Installation

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

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID»(ref-344112) .
4. Remove the 3 bolts and reposition the thermostat housing to gain access to the hose clamps. Remove and discard the gasket. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install a new gasket.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .
3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 2.5L HYBRID»(ref-344118) .
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-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID»(ref-344112) .
4. Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .

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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-344129) .
3. Remove the 2 front impact severity sensors. For additional information, refer to «SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM»(ref-344095) .
4. Remove the 4 bolts and the 2 radiator brackets. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Remove the 2 bolts, the nut and position aside the hood latch. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. Remove the center support lower bolt. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. Remove the bolt and the center support. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 bolts and position the auxiliary coolant pump aside. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
9. Disconnect the cooling fan resistor electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the 2 cooling fan electrical connectors.
11. Remove the 6 cooling fan bolts. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
12. Remove the LH and the RH cooling fans.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-344051) .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .
3. Drain the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS). For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-344126) .
4. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD»(ref-344114-S12529375302009101600000) .
5. Disconnect the upper hose from the MECS radiator.
6. Remove the 2 MECS radiator-to-engine radiator bolts and position the MECS 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-344114-S16696373462009101600000) .
15. Fill and bleed the MECS. For additional information, refer to «TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-344126) .

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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

1. Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one half-turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Using hose clamp pliers, clamp the engine coolant return hose and the motor electronics coolant return hose.
3. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
4. Disconnect the MECS coolant vent hose.
5. Disconnect the 2 engine coolant vent hoses.
6. Detach the pin-type retainer from the degas bottle.
7. 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).
8. Lift the degas bottle up and disconnect the engine coolant and MECS coolant return hoses. Remove the degas bottle.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Fill the degas bottle. Refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-344114-S16696373462009101600000) and Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS) Draining and Filling in «TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID»(ref-344126) for the recommended coolant mixtures and fill levels.