Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1004

Fig. 39: Removing Radiator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

1. Install the radiator. 

1. Install the radiator mounting insulators.  

2. Position the radiator on the radiator mounting insulators.  

3. Position the upper radiator support brackets and the jack handle retainers.  

4. Install the bolts.  

 

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Fig. 40: Installing Radiator 
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2. Connect the lower radiator hose to the radiator. 

 

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Fig. 41: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose To Radiator 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. On automatic transmission equipped vehicles, connect the transmission fluid cooler lines. 

1. Connect the lower transmission fluid cooler line.  

2. Connect the upper transmission fluid cooler line. 

NOTE:

To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup 
wrench.

 

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Fig. 42: Connecting Transmission Fluid Cooler Lines 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Install the fan blade assembly. For additional information, refer to COOLING FAN-BLADE, CLUTCH 

& SHROUD .  

5. Refill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM 

DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING .  

COOLING FAN - BLADE, CLUTCH & SHROUD 

Special Tool(s) 

 

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