Engine Cooling: Removal & Installation Ford Thunderbird XI

Installation

1. Install a new gasket and the water pump, and tighten the bolts in two stages: Stage 1: Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
2. Install and tighten the water pump pulley in two stages: Stage 1: Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in). Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
3. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139103) .
4. Refill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING»(ref-204560-S28277462832005111300000) .

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & HOISTING»(ref-232595-S06496072622006051700000) .
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «GENERATORS & REGULATORS»(ref-163638) .
3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING»(ref-204560-S28277462832005111300000) .
4. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
6. Remove the six bolts and the two radiator upper support brackets.
7. Remove the upper radiator hose.
8. Remove the bolt and position the receiver drier aside.
9. Disconnect the dual-flow coolant valve electrical connector and the A/C line from the fan shroud.
10. Remove the bolt and position the electric water pump aside.
11. Disconnect the high pressure cooling fan bracket and line.
12. Using the appropriate special tool, install a new O-ring on the power steering pressure hose fitting.
13. Separate the return hose from the fan shroud and position aside.
14. Remove the two bolts and position the fan shroud assembly.
15. Disconnect the return hose from the cooling fan and shroud and remove the cooling fan and shroud assembly.
16. Remove the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to «AIR CONDITIONING»(ref-204570) .
17. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
18. Remove the two bolts and position the multi-cooler assembly aside.
19. Remove the bolts and the condenser support brackets.
20. Remove the radiator.
21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to «GENERATORS & REGULATORS»(ref-163638) .
2. Disconnect the hose and allow to drain.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and turn the actuator assembly clockwise to gain access to the high pressure line.
4. Remove the bolt and the high pressure line bracket.
5. Disconnect the high pressure line.
6. Remove the bolts and the cooling fan pump.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Using the appropriate special tool, install a new O-ring on the hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose fitting.
9. Fill and bleed the hydraulic cooling fan system. For additional information, refer to «HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN SYSTEM FILLING & BLEEDING»(ref-204560-S03809521752005111300000) .

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1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING»(ref-204560-S28277462832005111300000) .
2. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(ref-204605) .
3. Disconnect the engine vent hose, and separate the air bleed hose from the degas bottle.
4. Remove the seven bolts and reposition the cross vehicle support.
5. Disconnect the degas return hose from the degas return tube.
6. Remove the two bolts.
7. Remove the degas bottle from the vehicle.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.