Thermostat Housing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. 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 air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
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- Detach the coolant hose retainers and the wiring harness retainer.
- Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the bolt and position the degas bottle aside.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
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- Detach the coolant hose retainers.
- Remove the bolts and the air cleaner support bracket.
Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
- Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the bolts and the thermostat housing.
Torque: Stage 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Stage 2: 45°
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.