Lincoln Navigator: Engine Cooling - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) / Cooling Module. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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 (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03 Engine Cooling - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).
   

1. Evacuate the A/C system.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper radiator air deflector.
   

1. Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
   

1. Remove the upper active grille shutter.
   Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Detach the cable from the mounting bracket.
      
   2. Disconnect the hood latch release cable end.
      

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air deflector aside.
   

1. Detach the battery cable pin-type retainer.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness between the radiator and the radiator grille support.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure all openings are sealed.

   Remove the condenser inlet and outlet nuts and disconnect the fittings.
   Torque:
     Stage 1:  71 lb.in (8 Nm)
     Stage 2:  133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. Release the clamps and disconnect the upper radiator hose and the coolant hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. 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.
   

1. Remove the retainers and the cooling module.
   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Use only the specified material to lubricate the seals.

   Install new condenser fitting O-ring seals and lubricate them with clean refrigerant oil.
   Refer to: Specifications (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Specifications).
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03 Engine Cooling - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).