Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Removal
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and
refill with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs the service change interval on Extended Life Coolant will be
reduced from 6 yearsllS0,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.
1. Partially drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the upper radiator hose.
3. Position the hose clamp back and remove the water bypass hose from the water hose connection.
4. Remove the two bolts from the water hose connection.
5. CAUTION: Do not pry on the water hose connection to remove.
Remove the (A) water hose connection, the (B) water thermostat and the (C) thermostat gasket.
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Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
Installation
