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Removal and Installation (Escape)

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  1. Partially drain the engine coolant.
  2. Remove the three bolts and separate the coolant outlet adapter from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 1: Removing Coolant Outlet Adapter From Thermostat Housing
    G01390211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be installed correctly.
    Fig 2: Removing Thermostat & O-Ring Seal
    G01390212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal.
  5. NOTE: Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.