Thermostat (Duratec ST 2.0 l) — removal and installation

Special tool

Coolant Hose Clamp Remover/Installer 303-397 (24-003)

Removal

1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. For more information, refer to the Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System chapter in this section.

2. Remove the ignition coil cover.

1. Disconnect the clamps.

2. Release the coolant line from the clamp.



3. Using a special tool, disconnect the cooling system hoses from the thermostat housing.



4. Remove the thermostat cover. Bolts.



5. Remove the thermostat.



6. Remove the O-ring and discard it as no longer needed.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Install a new thermostat O-ring.

Install the elements back in place in reverse order.

2. Fill the cooling system. For more information, refer to the Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding the Cooling System chapter in this section.