The radiator in a 1999 Ford Taurus not only cools the coolant circulating through the engine, but also cools the automatic transmission fluid. When the radiator gets damaged or starts to leak, the cooling system will lose effectiveness, and the engine could overheat. You can get the radiator fixed or replaced, but before you do either of these things you have to remove the radiator from the car.
Instructions
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Allow the engine to cool for at least five hours. Remove the negative terminal on the battery and then remove the positive terminal using an open-end wrench. Remove the battery from the car using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket, then unbolt and remove the battery tray.
2Open the radiator cap. Raise the Taurus onto a set of jack stands using the jack. Remove the lower splash shields using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Place the drain pan underneath the radiator and open the petcock at the bottom of the radiator with your hands. Allow the coolant to empty from the radiator.
3Unbolt the lower radiator brackets using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Use the pliers to disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator, then do the same with the upper hose. Allow the coolant to empty into the pan.
4Remove the clips holding the transmission cooler lines to the radiator with your hands. Insert the fuel line disconnect tool onto the fittings to remove the cooler lines from the radiator. Unbolt the air conditioner condenser bracket using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Unbolt the upper radiator support bracket from the engine.
5Lower the radiator away from the car, out through the bottom of the engine compartment, making sure not to hit anything with the radiator along the way.
