How to do a radiator removal instructions

I looked at a couple of dozen radiators for sale and could find no drain plug on any of them.
Be advised, some radiators have none.
In that case, you have two choices,
1) look elsewhere for a drain with a really good light. or
2) remove the bottom radiator hose and drain it that way.
Know that removing the hose will splash coolant "everywhere", you will need a very big collection pan.
God bless your efforts.

Run the motor until it's a little bit warmed up. Put a big rag around your hand and remove the radiator cap while the engine in idling. Don't take the cap off completely all at once. Just loosen it first. After the steam and a small amount of coolant escape,

remove the cap completely and slowly pour water into the radiator and let the vapor circulate out. Don't get burnt. The rag around the hand is of utmost importance to avoid steam burns.

If the radiator won't take more water, there's a drain **** on the bottom of the radiator. Open it with a pliers if need be. They're usually too tight for just finger strength.

Let about 1/2 liter of coolant drain out onto the pavement. Close the drain **** snugly, but be reasonable.

The vehicle is idling all this time. Now, remove the radiator cap as described above, slowly add water (about one liter per three minutes, so you don't crack the engine block) and let the gas circulate out.

go to an auto store or online search for repair manuals such as haynes--chilton in auto stores $18 to $ 25 ebay ,amazon and other book sites $2 to $25

These are instructions that I found online. From reading them I am glad I have not yet had to replace the alternator on "MY" Sedona. Hope this helps as the KIA manual does not supply alternator R & R instructions. Good luck.

As for #5 I removed the front wheel and plastic panel when I had to replace "just" the serpentine belts and idler pulley. That was pretty simple.

1. Remove the terminal connections on the battery. Allow 30 minutes to pass for the airbags to automatically disable.

2. Remove the air filter intake. The air filter intake is the large plastic box above the radiator that is connected to the air filter housing. With the air filter intake removed, you can now remove the support beam above the radiator itself. You will have to use a Phillips screwdriver to remove a total of 10 screws from the support beam.

3. Place the large pan underneath the vehicle right under the radiator. Unplug the two radiator hoses that are connected to the radiator.

4. Remove the pipe that the radiator hoses were connected to. Remove both fans that are attached to the radiator by unscrewing the four screws holding each fan in place. This will allow access to the alternator itself.

5. Remove the serpentine belt by loosening the manual adjustment pulley held in place by two nuts. Use the socket wrench to remove the nuts and then remove the serpentine belt. Remove the support bar that connects the engine block to the alternator. Remove the 2 screws holding the support bar in place to remove it.

6. Remove the three bolts on the left side of the alternator. Disconnect the wire harness to the alternator by squeezing the tabs and pulling it out. Disconnect the hot connector by pulling it out. Pull the alternator out of the vehicle. Place the new alternator into the vehicle and reconnect the hot connector and wire harness to the alternator.

7. Reattach the support bar by reinstalling the two screws. Reattach the serpentine belt into the vehicle and tighten the manual adjustment pulley. Reattach the two nuts holding it into place.

8. Reattach the fans attached to the radiator. Make sure there are four screws for each fan to secure it into place. Reattach the pipe that the radiator hoses were connected to and reconnect the two hoses that were connected to the radiator.

9. Use all ten screws to reattach the black support beam above the radiator. Place the air filter intake back into the vehicle. Reconnect the terminal connections to the battery and close the hood.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5929960-s_thermostat . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

On the 3 liter engine, the thermostat is at the end of the upper radiator hose.

On the DOHC engines, it is at the end of the lower radiator hose.

If you have the 3.4 liter DOCH engine, you have to take the battery, power box, and battery tray out to get at it.

see pictures

3.0 liter:

DOHC engines:

1. Step 1 Drive your Ford Taurus up a set of ramps onto a pair of jack stands, if it is a 1996 model or newer. Remove the lower splash shields. For 1986 through 1995 models, you can remove all necessary components from above.
   
2. Step 2 Begin by disconnecting the negative battery terminal and draining the radiator into a transportable container. Open the plastic draincock on the lower rear of the radiator and crack the radiator cap.
   
3. Step 3 Remove the overflow tube from the coolant recovery bottle and disconnect it from the radiator. On SHO model engines, remove the recovery bottle as well. Next unscrew the shroud and remove it from the retaining clips. Disconnect the wires to the fan motor, and remove the fan assembly and shroud in one piece.
   
4. Step 4 Squeeze the hose clamp ends together on the radiator side, and remove the upper and lower hoses. For automatic transaxle models, use either the custom Ford disconnect tool T82L-9500-AH or two crescent wrenches to remove the transmission coolant lines.
   
5. Step 5 Disconnect the radiator supports. 1986 through 1992 models will have two upper retaining screws for 3.0 liter and SHO engines. 3.8 liter engines will have two driver's side hex nuts and two passenger side screws. All other models have either the upper screws or the combination of right hand hex nuts and left hand screws.
   
6. Step 6 Tilt the radiator backwards toward the engine and lift it out. Fit the new radiator into the support and replace the support screws and nuts. Reattach the hoses and wires in reverse order.
   
7. Step 7 Flush the new radiator with either water or a commercial flush treatment. Connect your battery terminals and replace the coolant and let the engine idle for 5 to 10 minutes with the heater on and the radiator cap removed. Top off the coolant as necessary.
   

Thank you,
Lee

answer found here:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4506379_replace-radiator-ford-taurus.html

Instructions Things You'll Need:

• Ramps and jack stands
• Phillips and flat head screwdrivers
• Container for used coolant
• Crescent wrenches or Ford disconnect tool T82L-9500-AH
• Hex nut screwdrivers
• New radiator
• Flush treatment
• Coolant

1. Step 1 Drive your Ford Taurus up a set of ramps onto a pair of jack stands, if it is a 1996 model or newer. Remove the lower splash shields. For 1986 through 1995 models, you can remove all necessary components from above.
   
2. Step 2 Begin by disconnecting the negative battery terminal and draining the radiator into a transportable container. Open the plastic draincock on the lower rear of the radiator and crack the radiator cap.
   
3. Step 3 Remove the overflow tube from the coolant recovery bottle and disconnect it from the radiator. On SHO model engines, remove the recovery bottle as well. Next unscrew the shroud and remove it from the retaining clips. Disconnect the wires to the fan motor, and remove the fan assembly and shroud in one piece.
   
4. Step 4 Squeeze the hose clamp ends together on the radiator side, and remove the upper and lower hoses. For automatic transaxle models, use either the custom Ford disconnect tool T82L-9500-AH or two crescent wrenches to remove the transmission coolant lines.
   
5. Step 5 Disconnect the radiator supports. 1986 through 1992 models will have two upper retaining screws for 3.0 liter and SHO engines. 3.8 liter engines will have two driver's side hex nuts and two passenger side screws. All other models have either the upper screws or the combination of right hand hex nuts and left hand screws.
   
6. Step 6 Tilt the radiator backwards toward the engine and lift it out. Fit the new radiator into the support and replace the support screws and nuts. Reattach the hoses and wires in reverse order.
   
7. Step 7 Flush the new radiator with either water or a commercial flush treatment. Connect your battery terminals and replace the coolant and let the engine idle for 5 to 10 minutes with the heater on and the radiator cap removed. Top off the coolant as necessary.
   

2.3 L 4 cylinder is 1-3-4-2 & the distributor rotates clockwise.

3.0 L V6 is 1-4-2-5-3-6

2.3 liter
Cylinder # from passenger to drivers side 4-3-2-1
Distributor rotating clock wise #1 is at 6 O"clock (towards the radiator.)

3.0 liter V6
Cylinder # from passenger to drivers side, firewall 1-2-3
Cylinder # from passenger to drivers side, radiator 4-5-6

Good luck and keep me posted if you have any other questions.

• At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
• Start the engine, and check for coolant and A/T fluid leaks.
• Check the A/T fluid level.

1. Drain engine coolant.
2. Canada: Disconnect relay block (for daytime running light system) from battery hold-down clamp.
3. Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
4. Disconnect lower radiator hose from water inlet pipe.
5. Disconnect A/T oil cooler hoses from oil cooler pipes.
6. Disconnect No.1 and No.2 cooling fan connectors.
7. Disconnect No.1 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) switch wire connector.
   
   
8. Remove radiator and cooling fans assembly.

1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper supports. Torque: 12.8 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
2. Lift out the radiator, and remove the radiator and cooling fans assembly.
3. Remove the 2 lower supports.
   

1. Remove A/T Oil cooler hoses from radiator.
2. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator.
   
3. Remove No.1 ECT switch.
   
   
4. Remove No.1 cooling fan from radiator. Remove the 2 bolts and cooling fan. Torque: 5.0 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
5. Remove No.2 cooling fan from radiator. Remove the 3 bolts and cooling fan. Torque: 5.0 Nm (44 inch lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.