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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 640 (ENGINE COOLING - 3.3L DURATEC-V6)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCOOLING MODULEREMOVAL
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Cooling Module: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  3. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant .
  4. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  5. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  6. Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.
    GFD556693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    GFD556751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD556747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to: Radiator Grille .
  10. Remove both headlamp assemblies. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .
    • Detach the hood latch cable retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and position the hood latch assembly aside.

      Torque

      : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

    GFD556694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air deflector aside.
    GFD556752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Detach the battery cable pin-type retainer.
    GFD556696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector. Detach the wiring harness retainers. Position the wiring harness between the radiator and the radiator grille support.
    GFD556753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.

    Torque

    : 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    2: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

    GFD556698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Release the clamps and disconnect the upper radiator hose and the coolant hose.

    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD556754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Pull the lower radiator hose spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    GFD555311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the pin-type retainer and the nut and position the washer bottle aside.

    Torque

    : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD556755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the retainers and the cooling module.

    Torque

    : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

GFD556756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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