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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.
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  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.

    Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant inlet connection.
GFD40854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the thermostat housing bolts.

    Torque

    : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

GFD40855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 7.

    Pull the upper radiator hose T-connector spring clip up until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and remove the thermostat housing from the upper radiator hose T-connector.
GFD40856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 8.

    Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket.
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