Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Degas Bottle Components With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Drain the cooling system until the degas bottle is empty. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Release the clamp and disconnect the degas bottle upper hose.
Release the clamp and disconnect the degas bottle lower hose.
Remove the bolts and the degas bottle.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.