Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 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 clamps pliers, clamp the lower degas bottle hose.
- Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
- Disconnect the upper degas bottle hose and position aside.
- Disconnect the lower degas bottle hose and position aside.
- Remove the 2 degas bottle bolts and position aside to access the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
- Disconnect the degas bottle electrical connector and remove the degas bottle.
- 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.