LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2021 >> Explorer Limited Hybrid, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Cooling System (Mechanical) >> Engine Cooling - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP) >> Removal And Installation >> Degas Bottle >> Removal

Degas Bottle: Removal

WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. GFD513134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    GFD125800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

    Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.

    GFD513104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Using general tools clamp the lower expansion tank hose and syphon the engine coolant from the expansion tank. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun, the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
    GFD513135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer and coolant hose retainer.

    • Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD513136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt.

      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    2. Remove the degas bottle.
GFD513137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY