Coolant Inlet Pipe - 3.5L, 3.7L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 3.5L, 3.7L .
NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.

Remove the coolant inlet pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Coolant Inlet Pipe
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove all residual coolant from the cylinder block valley.