Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
5. Remove the two retaining bolts.
6. Remove the inlet connection.
7. Remove the O-ring seal and the water thermostat.
8. Inspect the O-ring for damage and replace if required.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten the bolts.
a. Fill the cooling system with Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA or -B (in Oregon, FSFZ-19549-CC, in Canada, Motorcraft
CXC-8-B) or equivalent that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A in a 50/50 mixture with water.
b. Start the engine and check all hoses and connections for leaks. Allow the engine to warm up so that the water thermostat opens.
c. Stop the engine. Top off degas bottle as required to maintain minimum cold fill level.
