Section 03-03: Engine Cooling
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty, Bronco Vehicles and F-250, F-350 and F-Super Duty Vehicles with 7.3L Diesel Engines Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir

 

All Except 7.3L Diesel Engine

Removal

  1. Remove the tire jack handle.

  1. Pinch the radiator overflow hose (8075) until it is closed. Remove the radiator overflow hose from the radiator filler neck nipple. Drain the coolant from the coolant radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080) into a clean container.

  1. Remove the nut and the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

  1. Disconnect the radiator overflow line at the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

  1. Remove the radiator overflow hose from the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

Installation

  1. Position the radiator coolant recovery reservoir and install the attaching nut.

  1. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

  1. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator filler neck nipple.

  1. Install the tire jack handle.

  1.  WARNING: DO NOT STAND IN LINE WITH OR NEAR RADIATOR FAN BLADE (8600) WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

    Fill and bleed the cooling system as described in Cooling System, Draining, Filling and Bleeding in the Cleaning and Inspection portion of this section. Check for coolant leaks and proper coolant level after the engine (6007) reaches normal operating temperatures.






    ItemPart NumberDescription
    18005Radiator
    28A080Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir
    3N606676-S2Bolt
    48C062Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir Strap
    5N800854-S2U-Nut
 

7.3L Diesel Engine

Removal

  1. Pinch the radiator overflow hose until it is closed. Remove the radiator overflow hose from the radiator filler neck nipple. Drain the coolant from the radiator coolant recovery reservoir into a clean container.

  1. Remove the radiator overflow hose from the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

  1. Remove screws attaching radiator coolant recovery reservoir to front fender (16005) and remove.

Installation

  1. Position the radiator coolant recovery reservoir and install the attaching screws.

  1. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

  1. Connect the radiator overflow hose to the radiator filler neck nipple.

  1.  WARNING: DO NOT STAND IN LINE WITH OR NEAR RADIATOR FAN BLADE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

    Check for coolant leaks and proper coolant level after the engine reaches normal operating temperatures.



    Installation View, Coolant Recovery Reservoir — 7.3L Diesel Engine





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    18075Radiator Overflow Hose
    28287Clamp
    38592Water Hose Connection (Upper)
    48A080Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir
    58100Radiator Cap
    68005Radiator
    78C351Hose
    88286Radiator Lower Hose
    98501Water Pump
    10N606677-S2Screw and Washer, M6-1 x 25 Hex-Head
    11N620408-S2Nut, M6-1 Hex Flange