Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. 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 Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.

Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
If installing a new coolant connector, release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose.
Remove the bolts and detach the coolant inlet connector.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the thermostat and the O-ring seal.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .