Coolant Inlet Connector: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the LH front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
- Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
- Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from coolant inlet tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the coolant inlet tube bracket bolts and detach the block heater wiring harness retainers.
Torque: 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) | 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the coolant inlet tube.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
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- Detach the block heater cable retainer clip.
- Release the clamp and disconnect the transmission cooler hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Detach the pin-type retainers and disconnect the coolant hose quick connect coupling.
- Remove the bolts and the heater outlet tube.
Torque: 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) | 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
- Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the bolts and the coolant bypass tube.
Torque: 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) | 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
- Remove the bolts and the coolant inlet connector.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.