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Block Heater - Vehicles Built From: 11-2003 > < Engine and Radiator Flushing

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Engine Cooling - Thermostat Housing—Vehicles Built From: 11/2003 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

NOTE:
NOTE:The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
W527362-S
Heater hose clamp (position aside)
2
18C553
Heater hose (position aside)
3
W527372-S
Radiator hose clamp (position aside)
4
8B273
Radiator hose (position aside)
5
W500015-S
Thermostat housing bolts (3 req'd)
6
8575
Thermostat housing
7
8K530
Gasket

Removal and Installation

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.
  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05A Accessory DriveSection 303-05B Accessory Drive.
  1. Disconnect the heater hose at the thermostat housing.
  1. Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the thermostat housing.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts, thermostat housing and gasket.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Clean and inspect the gasket, replace if necessary.
  1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

Block Heater - Vehicles Built From: 11-2003 > < Engine and Radiator Flushing