Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Drain the radiator. For additional information, see ENGINE COOLING .
If equipped with 3.9L engine, remove the auxiliary coolant pump. For additional information, see PUMP-AUXILIARY COOLANT FLOW, 3.9L .
Disconnect the connector located at the end of the coolant valve harness pigtail.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The top heater hose has a green identifying mark to match the hose on the dual coolant flow valve. If mark is not visible, identify the hoses for location. This will aid in the correct installation of the hose assemblies.

NOTE: Hose assemblies shown with components removed for clarity.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick-Disconnect Couplings From Coolant Control Valve Hoses

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the three quick-disconnect couplings from the coolant control valve hoses. For additional information, see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
Raise the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .
Remove the coolant valve assembly mounting bolt and the nut.

Fig 3: Removing Coolant Valve Assembly Mounting Bolt & Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Raise the valve and disconnect the coolant supply and return lines.
Remove the bolts and remove the coolant valve mounting bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Coolant Valve Mounting Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure that the heater hoses are installed in the correct position. For additional information, see HEATING AND DEFROSTING .
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water only, if needed.
- Check for correct hose installation by verifying DATC system operation.