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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010FOCUS SES, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRADIATOR
2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, Standard
Removal And Installation: Radiator
2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Radiator
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING -- FOCUS .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connector, horn electrical connector and the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the cooling fan motor and shroud from the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Disconnect the upper radiator and overflow hoses from the radiator.
- Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
- Position a suitable jackstand below the lower radiator support to support the cooling module.
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NOTE: The cooling module will have to be lifted upward to remove the lower radiator support and then positioned back onto the jackstand.
Remove the 4 bolts and the lower radiator support.
- To install, tighten 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- If equipped, remove the transmission oil cooler tube bracket pin-type retainer.
- Remove the 2 condenser core-to-radiator bolts, separate the condenser core and remove the radiator.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.