Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
4. Remove the bolts and position the thermostat housing cover aside.
5. Remove the O-ring seal and the thermostat.
Installation
1. Install the thermostat with the spring facing down.
2. NOTE: Inspect the thermostat housing cover O-ring seal. Install a new O-ring seal, if necessary.
Install the O-ring seal.
3. Position the thermostat housing cover and the bolts.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Connect the fuel vapor hose.
5. Install the throttle body.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.
