THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]


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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

3. Remove the plug hole plate.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1
Lower radiator hose
2
Upper radiator hose
3
Thermostat cover
4
O-ring
5
Thermostat

Thermostat Installation Note

1. Install the thermostat into the thermostat case with the jiggle pin at the top.