Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
- Using hose clamp pliers, clamp the degas bottle supply hose.
- Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
- Disconnect the degas bottle overflow hose and supply hose.
- Remove the bolt and the degas bottle.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the degas bottle. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not reuse hose clamps. Instead, use appropriately sized worm-style clamps in place of the constant tension clamps.