Engine Cooling System: Removal & Installation Ford Explorer III

Item 2: Block Heater Retaining Screw Removal Note

1. Loosen the block heater retaining screw.

Item 3: Block Heater Installation Note

1. Clean and inspect the engine block mating surface before installing the block heater. Lubricate the block heater seal and the cylinder block hole with clean engine coolant to ease installation.

Item 1: Block Heater Power Cable Installation Note

1. Make sure the power cable is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components or damage to the cable can occur.

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1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .

Item 10: Thermostat Housing Installation Note

1. Inspect the thermostat housing gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.

Item 4: Thermostat Housing Cover Installation Note

1. Inspect the thermostat housing cover gasket for damage. Install a new gasket as necessary.

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .

Item 4: Thermostat Housing Installation Note

1. Inspect the thermostat housing gasket. Install a new gasket as necessary.

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1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to «RADIATOR, COOLING FAN AND SHROUD»(ref-194047-S04617737532005092600000) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE-4.0L SOHC»(ref-194043) .
4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
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-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .

Item 10: Coolant Pump Installation Note

1. Use metal surface cleaner and a suitable plastic or wooden scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
2. Install a new coolant pump gasket.

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .

Item 5: Coolant Pump Installation Note

1. Install a new coolant pump gasket. Lubricate the gasket with clean engine coolant.
2. Inspect the engine block. Clean the mounting surface as necessary with metal surface cleaner.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If servicing the cooling fan shroud or radiator, drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
3. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
4. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
5. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

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1. If equipped, detach the A/C tube from the retainers.

Item 11: Transmission Cooler Lines Removal Note

1. Disconnect the cooler line. If equipped, use the special tool to disconnect the quick coupler. If equipped, loosen and remove the screw clamp from the hose.

Item 12: Radiator Fan Shroud Screw Removal Note

1. Not all vehicles will have these radiator fan shroud screws. If vehicle is equipped with these screws, please discard them.

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1. Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.
2. Using the special tools, remove the fan blade and the clutch assembly.

Item 19: Radiator Bracket Bolt Removal Note

1. If necessary, remove the radiator brackets.

Item 21: A/C Condenser Support Bracket Bolt Removal Note

1. If necessary, remove the condenser brackets.

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1. Remove the radiator up off the mounts and set it on the frame.
2. Remove the left inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
3. Remove the right inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
4. Using mechanics wire, support both sides of the A/C condenser.
5. Remove the radiator and transmission cooler as an assembly and place it on a bench.
6. Remove the bolts and the transmission cooler.
7. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainers.
8. Disconnect the hose.
9. Remove the four bolts and the bracket.

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1. Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.
2. Using the special tools, remove the fan blade and the clutch assembly.

Item 9: Lower Degas Bottle Hose Installation Note

1. Secure the lower degas bottle hose in the clip on the lower cooling fan shroud.

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1. Drain the cooling system until the degas bottle is empty. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to «REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(ref-156578) .
3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM»(ref-194054) .
3. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to «RADIATOR, COOLING FAN AND SHROUD»(ref-194047-S04617737532005092600000) .
4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
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-194047-S05617743182005092600000) .
7. Evacuate, leak check and charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM»(ref-194054) .