Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. 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 air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Release the upper radiator hose clamp and disconnect the radiator hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the power steering upper bracket-to-thermostat housing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Remove the power steering upper bracket-to-intermediate bracket bolts and the power steering upper bracket.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal. Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean coolant.