Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one-half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
- Using hose clamp pliers, clamp the degas bottle-to-radiator hose.
- Using a suitable suction device, siphon the coolant from the degas bottle.
- Disconnect the radiator-to-degas bottle hose from the degas bottle.
- Remove the 2 degas bottle nuts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Lift the degas bottle up and disconnect the degas bottle-to-radiator hose.
- Remove the degas bottle.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill the degas bottle. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING for the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.