LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Explorer Limited, 3.5 8, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 98 (Secondary Engine Cooling System (Diesel)) >> Removal And Installation >> Thermostat - Low Temperature >> Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Drain the powertrain secondary cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
  2. Remove the 2 bolts, the low temperature thermostat cover and the low temperature thermostat.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install a new low temperature thermostat O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.
  4. NOTE: Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the engine or cooling system.

    Evaluate the cooling system condition. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM CONDITION EVALUATION .

scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals