Thermostat Housing: Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- 1.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling .
- 2.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS).
- 3.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
NOTE:
Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
- 4.
Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant inlet connection.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- 6.
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.