Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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

1. Drain the cooling system.
   For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
   

2. Remove the ignition coil cover.
   1. Detach the retaining clips.
   2. Detach the coolant pipe from the retaining clip.

3. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.

4. Remove the thermostat cover retaining bolts.

5. Remove the thermostat.

6. Remove and discard the thermostat O-ring seal.

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   NOTE:Install a new thermostat O-ring seal.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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