Removal and Installation
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- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
- Remove the Throttle Body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) article.
- Remove the 2 coolant inlet pipe housing bolts.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant inlet pipe from the coolant inlet pipe hose.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove and inspect the O-ring seal, install a new seal if necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Use the same type of coolant that was drained from the system.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING in this service information.
NOTE:
Early build vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Late build vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the engine or cooling system.