Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
|---|
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motorcraft ® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant VC-3DIL-B | WSS-M97B44-D2 |
Draining
- 1.WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions .
- 2.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- 4.NOTE: Be prepared to capture escaping fluid.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Filling
- 3.NOTE: Remove the 2 bolts from the SOBDMC/ TCM coolant expansion tank and raise the front of the reservoir to about a 30 degree angle. This will speed the initial fill process and ensure adequate initial fill volume.
Angle: 30 °
- 4.NOTE: Verify that all of the SOBDMC/ TCM electrical connections are fully engaged. This is to avoid any fluid spillage into the connector openings.
Fill the coolant expansion tank until air bubbles stop entering the tank from the SOBDMC/ TCM.
Material: Motorcraft ® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)
Bleeding
- 2.
Start the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal and START button until the ready to drive indicator is illuminated.NOTE: The gas engine may or may not start. Confirm the SOBDMC/ TCM coolant pump is running by feeling for vibration at the pump.
- 3.
Watch for air bubbles in the coolant expansion tank for the SOBDMC/ TCM. Add coolant to the coolant expansion tank if the level falls below the MIN mark. Bleeding is complete when bubbling stops.Material: Motorcraft ® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)