Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Partially drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the engine vent hose and radiator overflow hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Vent Hose And Radiator Overflow Hose
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Disconnect the degas bottle supply hose.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Degas Bottle Supply Hose
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Remove the bolts and the degas bottle.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts Of Degas Bottle
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Apply Threadlock 262 - to the bolts threads