Engine Cooling System: Removal & Installation Ford Transit VII

Removal and Installation

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

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .
2. Loosen the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «ACCESSORY DRIVE»(ref-356779) .
4. Remove the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts and the pulley.
5. Remove the 3 coolant pump bolts and the coolant pump. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .

Scheme 2

RADIATOR ITEM DESCRIPTION

Scheme 3

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .
2. Remove the 2 bolts, pin-type retainer and the LH front splash shield.
3. Disconnect the upper radiator and degas bottle hoses from the radiator.
4. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to «COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD»(ref-356777-S00869855202010022700000) .
5. Remove the 2 cooling fan and shroud bolts from the radiator.
6. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and position the lower air deflector aside.
7. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
8. Remove the A/C tube bracket nut from the RH side of the lower radiator support. To install, tighten 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
9. Position a jackstand below the lower radiator support to support the cooling module.
10. Remove the 4 bolts and the lower radiator support. To install, tighten 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
11. Slide the radiator towards the LH side of vehicle to separate the radiator from the A/C condenser core and remove the radiator.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .

Scheme 4

COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUD ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-356737) .
2. Disconnect the cooling fan motor and shroud resistor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the RH and LH cooling fan motor electrical connector. Detach the LH cooling fan motor wiring harness pin-type retainer.
4. Remove the 2 nuts and the cooling fan motor and shroud. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 5

BLOCK HEATER ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .
2. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
3. Remove the block heater. To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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-356777-S14337744002010022700000) .

Scheme 6

DEGAS BOTTLE ITEM DESCRIPTION

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 degas bottle-to-radiator hose.
5. Disconnect the degas bottle-to-coolant outlet hose.
6. Disconnect the lower degas bottle hose-to-radiator.
7. Remove the degas bottle bolt. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Release the degas bottle mounting bracket tab on the rear of the degas bottle and 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-356777-S14337744002010022700000) for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.