Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the powertrain secondary cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the grille. for additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Detach the RH air deflector pushpin from the high temperature thermostat cover.
- Remove the 2 bolts, the high temperature thermostat cover and the high temperature thermostat.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new high temperature thermostat O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant.
- Evaluate the cooling system condition. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Condition Evaluation .
NOTE:
Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the engine or cooling system.