How do you remove the radiator from a 1997 Lincoln Continental?

Answer 1

1. Drain the engine cooling system so that the engine coolant level is below the water thermostat .
2. Raise vehicle on hoist. See General Information.
3. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and degas bottle hose from the water inlet connection.
4. Remove the two water inlet connection retaining bolts. Remove the water inlet connection.
5. Remove the O-ring seal and water thermostat from the water thermostat housing. Inspect O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.
6. If required, remove water bypass hose from water thermostat housing and remove water thermostat housing retaining bolts, water thermostat housing and O-ring from oil filter adapter . Inspect O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.