Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Coolant Reservoir: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. If necessary, partially drain engine coolant.
WARNING: NEVER REMOVE THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP UNDER ANY CONDITIONS WHILE THE ENGINE IS
OPERATING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COOLING SYSTEM OR
ENGINE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. TO AVOID HAVING SCALDING HOT COOLANT OR STEAM BLOW OUT OF THE
COOLING SYSTEM, USE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP FROM A HOT COOLING
SYSTEM. WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE HAS COOLED, THEN WRAP A THICK CLOTH AROUND THE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP
AND TURN IT SLOWLY UNTIL PRESSURE BEGINS TO RELEASE. STEP BACK WHILE THE PRESSURE IS RELEASED FROM
THE COOLING SYSTEM. WHEN CERTAIN ALL THE PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED, PRESS DOWN ON THE PRESSURE
RELIEF CAP (STILL WITH A CLOTH), TURN AND REMOVE PRESSURE RELIEF CAP.
2. Disconnect radiator overflow hose (8075) from radiator coolant degas bottle.
3. Remove battery (10653).
4. Disconnect lower radiator hose (8286) from degas bottle.
5. Disconnect electrical connector to low coolant level warning sensor (10D968) located in the degas bottle.
6. Remove degas bottle retainers and degas bottle.
INSTALLATION
Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
