Removal and Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDINGΒ .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN MOTOR AND SHROUDΒ .
  4. Remove the front grille. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and position aside.
  6. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and position aside.
  7. Disconnect the horn assembly electrical connector.
  8. Remove the horn assembly bolt and the horn assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  9. Remove the 2 A/C condenser retaining bolts and position aside the A/C condenser.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  10. Remove the 2 radiator support bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  11. Remove the 2 radiator support brackets and position the radiator forward.
  12. Remove the transmission cooler bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  13. Lift the transmission cooler off the retainers and position aside.
  14. Remove the radiator.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  16. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDINGΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.