Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- If servicing the thermostat housing, disconnect the upper radiator hose.
- Remove the 2 bolts and position the thermostat housing aside. Remove the thermostat and discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect and clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .