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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the spare tire.
- Remove the 4 spare tire carrier bolts.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Remove the spare tire carrier.
- Remove the 4 hose clamps.
- Remove the 2 auxiliary line bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 auxiliary line brackets.
- Remove the auxiliary heater outlet line.
- Remove the auxiliary heater inlet line.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only, if needed.
- Fill the engine coolant level. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .