Engine Cooling System: Removal & Installation Ford Taurus VI

Removal and Installation

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-355745-S42102587062010012800000) .
2. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-355736) .
3. Remove the 2 bolts and position aside the thermostat housing. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Remove the O-ring seal and thermostat. Clean and inspect the O-ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.
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-355745-S42102587062010012800000) .

All engines

Removal

1. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT HOUSING»(ref-355745-S24820542302010012800000) .
2. Remove the coolant tube. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

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Installation

1. Using new O-ring seals, install the coolant tube.
2. Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to «THERMOSTAT HOUSING»(ref-355745-S24820542302010012800000) .

1. Using new O-ring seal, rotate the coolant tube clockwise one full turn while installing.
2. Connect the 2 LH turbocharger coolant tubes.
3. Install the coolant tube bracket-to-cylinder head nut. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Connect the wastegate control valve hose.
5. Install the ground wire and the RH cylinder head bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Install the transaxle shift cable bracket and the 3 bolts. Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
7. Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer to the transaxle shift cable bracket.
8. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to «STARTING SYSTEM»(ref-355743) .
9. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-355735) .
10. Install the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE - 3.5L GTDI»(ref-355691) .
11. Using 2 new sealing washers, install the 2 LH turbocharger coolant tubes and the banjo bolts. Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
12. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(ref-355745-S42102587062010012800000) .
13. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.

Note. During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan may cause engine failure.

Note. On early build engines, the timing chain rides on the inner side of the RH timing chain guide. Late build engines are equipped with a different design RH timing chain guide that requires the timing chain to ride on the outer side of the RH timing chain guide. For service, all replacement RH timing chain guides will be the late build design.

All vehicles

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1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-355745-S42102587062010012800000) .
2. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD - 3.5L»(ref-355745-S24676625112010012800000) .
3. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to «BUMPERS»(ref-355751) .
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and lower degas bottle hose from the radiator.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the 2 radiator support brackets bolts and position the radiator toward the engine. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
7. Remove the 2 A/C condenser bolts from the radiator and separate the condenser from the radiator. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
8. Remove the radiator.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-355745-S42102587062010012800000) .

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Note. Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-355694) .
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-355736) .
3. If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainers from the engine wiring harness.
4. Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector and detach the all the wiring harness retainers from the shroud.
5. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the radiator support.
6. Detach the hood release cable retainer from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
7. Detach the upper radiator hose from the cooling fan motor and shroud.
8. Release the tab through the access hole and remove the upper radiator hose support.
9. Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Note. Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

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 lower degas bottle hose.
3. Using a suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
4. Disconnect the upper and lower degas bottle hose.
5. Detach the pin-type retainer from the degas bottle.
6. If equipped, separate the power steering reservoir from the degas bottle.
7. Remove the 2 bolts and the degas bottle. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Fill the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-355745-S42102587062010012800000) for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.