Coolant Pump: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Install the coolant pump and the bolts.
Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
- Remove the waterproof plastic from the A/C belt.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the accessory drive belt.
- Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.
Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)
- Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
- Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.
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- Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .