Coolant Inlet Pipe: 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.

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.

NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seals prior to installation.

NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.

Fig 1: Locating Coolant Inlet Pipe

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using new O-ring seals, install the coolant inlet pipe.
Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
Install the ACL and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .