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How to Change a Radiator in a 2006 Taurus

Replacing a radiator in a 2006 Ford Taurus is one of the more straightforward repair jobs you can do yourself. The radiator's job is to cool the engine coolant by passing it through tubes that are exposed to outside air. As the air passes over the tubes, it pulls the heat from the coolant and dissipates it into the atmosphere. Due to the high temperature and pressure inside your engine's cooling system, it's best to perform any cooling system work when the engine has not been run for 12 or more hours.



Difficulty: ModerateInstructionsThings You'll Need:
  • Catch pan
  • Pliers
  • Rags
  • Socket set
  • Box wrench
  • Replacement radiator
  • 2 gallons coolant
  • 2 gallons distilled water
  1. Step 1

    Slide the catch pan under the front of the Taurus, climb under, center the catch pan beneath the radiator petcock, then use the pliers to open the petcock to allow the coolant to drain. Place a rag on the petcock before putting the pliers on it to avoid damaging it with the teeth in the pliers jaws.

  2. Step 2

    Use the socket set to loosen the hose clamp on the lower radiator hose. Pull the hose loose and aim it into the catch pan so the coolant can run into the pan instead of all over the ground.

  3. Step 3

    Climb out, then disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator in the same manner you removed the lower one. Disconnect the overflow hose as well.

  4. Step 4

    Use the box wrench to disconnect the cooler lines from the radiator side tank. Hold a rag under each line when you pull it loose, so the fluid doesn't run all over and create a mess.

  5. Step 5

    Use the socket set to remove the radiator support and shroud. Set the fasteners someplace where you won't misplace them during the repair.

  6. Step 6

    Lift the radiator up and out of the Taurus. Move it over next to the replacement radiator and compare the two, to make sure the radiator hose connections and cooler line connections are in the same places on both radiators.

  7. Step 7

    Slide the replacement radiator down into position. Use care and make sure you do not let any portion of the radiator core impact anything. If you damage the core, you will need buy another radiator before you complete the job.

  8. Step 8

    Reinstall the radiator shroud and support, and reconnect the hoses and cooler lines in reverse of how they were removed and disconnected.

  9. Step 9

    Pour one gallon of coolant and one gallon of distilled water into the coolant overflow bottle. Top off as needed with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water until the coolant is at the "Cold Fill Line" in the coolant overflow bottle.

  10. Step 10

    Start the engine, turn on the heater and let the engine run until it reaches operating temperature, then top the coolant in the overflow bottle with the coolant and distilled water mixture until it reaches the "Warm Fill Line."

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