How do I remove my car radiator? - 1997 Mercury Mountaineer

Section 303-03: Cooling, Engine 1997 Explorer, Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Radiator - 4.0L Removal

1. NOTE: Refer to following illustrations.
   Drain the cooling system by removing the radiator cap (8100) and attaching a 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) inside diameter hose to the draincock nipple, located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank. Then, open the radiator draincock (8115) and allow the coolant to flow through the hose into a suitable container.

1. Loosen hose clamps at throttle body and engine air cleaner assembly. Remove air cleaner outlet tube and position aside.

1. Remove radiator overflow hose from the radiator, disconnect two hose locators at top of radiator and position hose aside.

1. Remove two fans shroud bolts. Lift the fan shroud out of the lower retaining clips and position it on the fan blade.

1. Position upper and lower radiator hose clamps, remove hose from radiator and position it on the fan blade.

1. Disconnect the two transmission cooling lines from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator, install protective caps over lines and position aside.

1. Remove two upper radiator bolts.

1. Tilt the radiator back (rearward) approximately 25 mm (one inch) and lift directly upward, clear of the radiator support bracket and the fan blade.

1. Position the radiator into engine compartments, make sure that mountings on both tanks are inserted into radiator support brackets. Install radiator retaining bolts. Tighten to 6-8 - (54-70 lb-in).

1. Remove protective caps from cooler lines. Connect the two transmission cooling lines at the oil cooler fittings on radiator. Tighten to 16-24 - (12-17 lb-ft).

1. Install upper radiator hose and position hose clamp. Tighten to 3 - (26 lb-in).

1. Install lower radiator hose and position hose clamp. Tighten to 3 - (26 lb-in).

1. Position fan shroud in lower retaining clips and install upper bolts. Torque to 6-8 - (54-70 lb-in).

1. Position radiator overflow hose, connect to radiator and locators.

1. Position air cleaner outlet tube to throttle body and air cleaner assembly. Tighten to 2-3 - (18-27 lb-in).

1. Fill the cooling system; refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.