Radiators can be replaced by most seasoned do-it-yourselfers.
The radiator in a 1997 Ford Taurus is a unmarried row radiator with an aluminium core and plastic side tanks. While the radiator sits remain the front grille, it can be easily damaged by way debris or plugged up by using tap moisten in the coolant compound. Failure to flush the manner regularly can and cause to a plugged radiator. Whether the radiator is damaged or plugged, it Testament extremity to be replaced. Provided you corner a basic forgiving of automotive repair, some mechanical inclination and tools, you can change it yourself and save a infrequent dollars.
Instructions
1. Disconnect the cynical and then the worthy battery cables, using the battery wrench. Remove the battery and battery tray using the socket fix to remove their retaining fasteners. Remove the fixed clout relay module by ability and community it gone of the hang-up.
2. Up thrust the front head of the Taurus with a jack and locate it on jack stands. Direct the hood, remove the radiator cap and situate the obtain pan under the front butt end. Action the obtain pan so that it is directly below the radiator petcock located on the backside of the side vat. Settle the rag encompassing the petcock and open it with the pliers. The rag will prevent the pliers from damaging the petcock.
Remove the overflow hose from the radiator filler neck. Climb underneath the front confine with a rag, pliers and socket place. Custom the socket locate to remove the splash guard.3. Allow the coolant to drain then move the catch pan under the lower radiator hose.
4. Loosen the lower radiator hose clamp where the hose meets the radiator and pull the hose off the radiator inlet. Allow the coolant to drain from the hose into the catch pan while you climb out from under the Taurus. Loosen the upper radiator hose clamp where the upper hose meets the radiator. Pull the upper hose off the radiator. Unbolt and remove the radiator mounting bracket.
5. Unbolt the air conditioning condenser with the socket set. Unclip and remove the transaxle cooler lines with the fuel line disconnect tool, then unbolt and remove the condenser bracket. Unbolt the oil cooler retaining bracket and move the cooler out of the way along with the air conditioning condenser.
6. Use the socket set to unbolt the four fasteners that hold the radiator in place. Remove the radiator support bracket. Lift the radiator up and out of the Taurus.
