Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 .
- Remove the 2 bolts and position aside the coolant outlet adapter and hose.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Remove the O-ring seal and the coolant thermostat from the intake manifold.
- Inspect the O-ring seal, install a new seal if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
NOTE:
During installation, hand-tighten the 2 coolant outlet adapter bolts prior to final tightening to make sure the coolant outlet adapter is seated evenly.