Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 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 COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
- Remove the Throttle Body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.
- 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.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
NOTE:
Genuine Mazda® Extended Life Coolant and Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant are very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow these products to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes these products to degrade.