Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.5L .
- Remove the coolant tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the KS
.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.