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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change the engine radiator on the FORD TRANSIT MK7 [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

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Engine radiator

Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Electronic spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      13 mm combination spanner
                    
                      7 mm socket
                    
                      13 mm socket
                    
                      T30 Torx bit 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Slotted screwdriver
                    
                      Hose clamp pliers
                    
                      Clip removal tool
                    
                      Fuel line pliers
                    
                      Mounting lever
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fluid drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC recommends:

Follow the recommendations and requirements for part operation provided by the manufacturer.
All the work should be carried out with the engine cooled down and ignition switched off.

Carry out the replacement steps as follows:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to avoid damaging the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 4

Lift the vehicle using a vehicle lift or place it over an inspection pit.
Step 5

Prepare a fluid drain pan.
Step 6

Unscrew the coolant drain plug. Use a slotted screwdriver.
Step 7

Drain the coolant.

Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip:
All work should be done with the engine stopped.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
Step 8

Release the clamp of the oil cooler coolant hose. Use a 7 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Detach the coolant hose from the oil cooler.

Caution!
Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the hose.
Step 10

Attach the coolant hose to the oil cooler.
Step 11

Tighten the clamp of the oil cooler coolant hose. Use a 7 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Screw in the coolant drain plug.
Step 13

Lower the car back to the ground if it was raised.

Step 14

Secure the bonnet with an additional support.
Step 15

Detach the engine cooling fan connector.
Step 16

Release the clamp of the upper coolant hose. Use hose clamp pliers.
Step 17

Detach the upper coolant hose.

Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Coolant may leak from the radiator openings.
Step 18

Detach the wire harness holder from the upper radiator support cover. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 19

Detach the power steering fluid reservoir.
Step 20

Release the clamp of the lower coolant hose. Use hose clamp pliers.
Step 21

Detach the lower coolant hose.

Caution!
Coolant may leak from the radiator openings.
Step 22

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the radiator grille. Use a T30 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Unscrew the fasteners of the upper radiator support cover. Use a 13 mm combination spanner. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Remove the upper radiator support cover.
Step 27

Detach the overflow hose connector from the radiator and stop the hose with a plug. Use fuel line pliers.
Step 28

Detach the overflow hose from its brackets on the radiator.
Step 29

Remove the radiator.
Step 30

Remove the lower insulators of the radiator.

Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip from AUTODOC:
Inspect the radiator insulators. Replace them if necessary.
Step 31

Clean the mounting seats of the lower radiator insulators. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 32

Install the lower radiator insulators.
Step 33

Remove the engine cooling fan shroud together with the fan from the radiator. Use a mounting lever.
Step 34

Remove the upper insulators of the radiator.

AUTODOC recommendation:
Inspect the radiator insulators. Replace them if necessary.
Step 35

Install the fan shroud together with the fan onto the new radiator.
Step 36

Install the upper radiator insulators.
Step 37

Install the new radiator.
Step 38

Secure the overflow hose in its brackets on the radiator.
Step 39

Remove the plug from the overflow hose and attach its connector to the radiator.
Step 40

Install the upper radiator support cover.
Step 41

Install and screw in the fastening bolts of the upper radiator support cover.
Step 42

Tighten the fasteners of the upper radiator support cover. Use a 13 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 22 N·m.
Step 43

Install and screw in the upper fasteners of the radiator grille. Use a T30 Torx bit. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 44

Remove the additional support from under the bonnet.
Step 45

Attach the lower coolant hose. Use hose clamp pliers.
Step 46

Install the power steering fluid reservoir on the upper radiator support cover.
Step 47

Attach the wire harness holder to the upper radiator support cover.
Step 48

Attach the upper coolant hose. Use hose clamp pliers.
Step 49

Treat the engine cooling fan connector. Use an electronic spray.
Step 50

Attach the connector to the fan.
Step 51

Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
Step 52

Insert the funnel.
Step 53

Pour coolant into the reservoir.

Replacement: engine radiator – Ford Transit Mk7 van. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Only use the coolant recommended by the manufacturer.The coolant level should be at the MAX mark on the reservoir.Wait until the air goes out of the system.
Step 54

Put the coolant reservoir cap back on and tighten it.
Step 55

Run the engine for a few minutes. This should be done in order to remove residual air from the cooling system and to check that the components are operating correctly and there are no leaks.
Step 56

Shut off the engine and let it cool down.
Step 57

Top up the coolant to the MAX mark without exceeding it.
Step 58

Remove the fender cover.

Step 59

Close the bonnet.

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