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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  .
  2. Remove the Throttle Body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the 2 coolant inlet pipe housing bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant inlet pipe from the coolant inlet pipe hose.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. Remove and inspect the O-ring seal, install a new seal if necessary.
  6. NOTE: Use Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant or Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Use the same type of coolant that was originally used to fill the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the coolant corrosion protection and may damage the engine or cooling system.
    NOTE: Motorcraft® Specialty Green Engine Coolant is very sensitive to light. Do NOT allow this product to be exposed to ANY LIGHT for more than a day or two. Extended light exposure causes this product to degrade.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
  8. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING  .