Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Draining .
- Remove the Throttle Body (TB). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the 2 coolant inlet pipe housing bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant inlet pipe from the coolant inlet pipe hose.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove and inspect the O-ring seal, install a new seal if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
NOTE: Early build vehicle (built before July 6, 2009) cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Late build vehicle (built on or after July 6, 2009) cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine or cooling system damage. - Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .