Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
into a dirty container.
CAUTION:
All vehicles are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-B (in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same type coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
1.
Make sure the engine is cool.
2.
Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn the cap counterclockwise (left) until the pressure begins to release.
3.
Step back while the pressure releases.
4.
When you are sure all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove the cap.
5.
Place a suitable clean container below the radiator draincock. Drain the coolant.
6.
Tighten the radiator draincock when finished.
7.
On 4.6L-equipped applications, remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
8.
Loosen the tension on the hose clamps on the upper radiator hose and remove the hose from the radiator and the thermostat housing. Place the
hose on a bench.
9.
On 4.6L-equipped all wheel drive (AWD) applications, working from above the engine compartment with the vehicle on the ground, loosen the
tension on the hose clamp on the lower hose at the water pump outlet. Then, remove the hose from the water pump outlet.
10.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
11.
With a drain pan positioned under the hose connection, loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator
and water pump. Place the hose on a workbench.
12.
WARNING: HEAT GUNS GET VERY HOT. WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE'S) WHEN
HANDLING HEATED HOSE CLAMPS.
CAUTION:
Hose clamps are bonded to the radiator hose with a spot of adhesive located 180 degrees away from the clamp tangs. Do not attempt to pull the
clamps oft the hoses without first heating the adhesive or damage to the hose may result.
CAUTION:
Do not use an open flame (butane torch, lighter, etc.) to heat the clamps or damage to the hose(s) may result. Also, DO NOT USE the
flameless heat gun from the Rotunda Wire Splice Repair Kit. The concentrated heat may damage the hose. Use only a heat gun that produces a
hot air flow to heat the clamps. Hose replacement is NOT covered under this program.
Using a heat gun, heat the adhesive for approximately 30 seconds or until the adhesive bond is broken and the clamps are loose, then remove
and discard the clamps.
13.
Install locally obtained screw-type hose clamps onto the hoses, then reinstall the lower hose onto the radiator and water pump (on 4.6L AWD
applications, it is recommended that the lower hose be connected to the water pump while working from above the engine compartment with the
vehicle on the ground). Tighten the clamps to approximately 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
14.
Lower the hoist.
15.
On 4.6L AWD applications, connect the lower radiator hose to the water pump.
16.
Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator and the thermostat housing.
17.
Tighten all hose clamps to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
18.
On 4.6L-equipped applications, install the air cleaner outlet tube.
