Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Inlet Pipe - 3.0L (4V)













Removal and Installation

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.

2. Remove the Throttle Body (TB).

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.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).


5. Remove and inspect the O-ring seal, install a new seal if necessary.

6. NOTICE: Use Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the engine or cooling system.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.


7. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair.