96 Continental Radiator Removal

[lrhudson]

Does anyone know how to remove the radiator from a 1996 Conitnental? It looks almost impossible and I can't find any info on the net. It looks like you have to take the front bumper off and it goes on from there. If anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

 

[TownCar]

Does anyone know how to remove the radiator from a 1996 Conitnental? It looks almost impossible and I can't find any info on the net. It looks like you have to take the front bumper off and it goes on from there. If anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

1996 Continental Table of Contents
Group 03: ENGINE
Section 03-03: Engine Cooling

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Radiator
Aluminum Core, Crossflow
Removal and Installation


1. Drain engine cooling system as outlined.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.

3. Remove engine air cleaner.

4. Remove upper radiator hose from water bypass tube.

5. Remove radiator overflow hose from radiator and fan shroud.

6. Note: Loosen transmission oil cooler tubes while holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

Remove transmission oil cooler tube from oil cooler inlet fitting.

7. Remove nuts retaining A/C condenser core to the radiator.

8. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the cooling fan motors and the CCRM.

9. Raise vehicle on hoist.

10. Remove splash shield from lower radiator support and front sub-frame.

11. Remove lower radiator hosefrom radiator.

12. Note: Loosen transmission oil cooler tubes while holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

Remove oil cooler tube from oil cooler outlet fitting on radiator.

13. Remove retaining screws for power steering/transaxle oil cooler and position cooler aside.

14. Support fan shroud, radiator and A/C condenser core with a suitable jackstand. Remove lower radiator support.

15. Position jackstand aside and carefully remove radiator and fan shroud.

16. Remove two retaining bolts for fan shroud at top of radiator and remove fan shroud from radiator.

17. Remove upper radiator hose from radiator.


18. To install, reverse Removal procedures.

* Tighten fan shroud bolts and A/C condenser core nuts to radiator to 2.7-5.4 N-m (24-48 lb-in).
* Tighten lower radiator support retaining bolts to 8-11 N-m (71-97 lb-in).
* Tighten transmission oil cooler tubes to fittings to 24.4-28.5 N-m (18-21 lb-ft).
* Tighten power steering/transaxle oil cooler and splash shield retaining screws securely.
* Refill engine cooling system.

 

[lrhudson]

Thanks

You are the greatest person in the world. Thank you very much!!!!!

1996 Continental Table of Contents
Group 03: ENGINE
Section 03-03: Engine Cooling

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Radiator
Aluminum Core, Crossflow
Removal and Installation


1. Drain engine cooling system as outlined.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.

3. Remove engine air cleaner.

4. Remove upper radiator hose from water bypass tube.

5. Remove radiator overflow hose from radiator and fan shroud.

6. Note: Loosen transmission oil cooler tubes while holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

Remove transmission oil cooler tube from oil cooler inlet fitting.

7. Remove nuts retaining A/C condenser core to the radiator.

8. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the cooling fan motors and the CCRM.

9. Raise vehicle on hoist.

10. Remove splash shield from lower radiator support and front sub-frame.

11. Remove lower radiator hosefrom radiator.

12. Note: Loosen transmission oil cooler tubes while holding radiator connector with a back-up wrench.

Remove oil cooler tube from oil cooler outlet fitting on radiator.

13. Remove retaining screws for power steering/transaxle oil cooler and position cooler aside.

14. Support fan shroud, radiator and A/C condenser core with a suitable jackstand. Remove lower radiator support.

15. Position jackstand aside and carefully remove radiator and fan shroud.

16. Remove two retaining bolts for fan shroud at top of radiator and remove fan shroud from radiator.

17. Remove upper radiator hose from radiator.


18. To install, reverse Removal procedures.

* Tighten fan shroud bolts and A/C condenser core nuts to radiator to 2.7-5.4 N-m (24-48 lb-in).
* Tighten lower radiator support retaining bolts to 8-11 N-m (71-97 lb-in).
* Tighten transmission oil cooler tubes to fittings to 24.4-28.5 N-m (18-21 lb-ft).
* Tighten power steering/transaxle oil cooler and splash shield retaining screws securely.
* Refill engine cooling system.

 

[TownCar]

lrhudson You are the greatest person in the world. Thank you very much!!!!!

Nah, just doing my part helping out all you great folks that do the same for me.

I'll do you one better.....
PM me a mailing address and I'll send you copies of the 1996 Ford Factory Service Manual, on CD's. The CD version covers every Ford Car in 1996, no trucks.

 

[poschultz]

How do your drain the radiator on a 1992 LC?

I do not see a petcock like older cars used to have or am I missing something?