Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

REMOVING STEPS

Part	Steps
Thermostat	1-5
Thermostat housing	1-10

Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat And Thermostat Housing - 4.0L SOHC Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .