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Thermostat Housing: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 1.

    Drain the cooling system. REFER to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .

  1. 2.

    Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. REFER to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE .

  1. 3.

    Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.

    Torque

    : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

GFD40798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.

    Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.

  1. 5.

    • Disconnect the coolant hoses.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    • If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
GFD40804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.

    Torque:

    Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

    Stage 2: 45°

GFD40805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
GFD40806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
GFD39908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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