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 outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
If a new coolant outlet connection is being installed, release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Radiator Hose Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts, the thermostat housing and the thermostat. Discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the mating surfaces. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- If necessary, install a new thermostat with the spring facing down.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- NOTE: Make sure the thermostat housing is seated evenly by hand tightening the 2 coolant outlet connection bolts prior to final tightening.
  
  To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .