Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Upper and Lower Radiator Hoses
REMOVAL
Drain the radiator (8005). Loosen the clamps at each end of the hose to be removed. Slide the hose off the radiator connection and the water hose
connection (8592)(upper radiator hose (8260)) or the water pump connection (lower radiator hose (8286)).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Make sure the clamps are beyond the bead and place in the center of the clamping surface of the connections. New screw-type hose
clamps must be installed inside the hose alignment marks.
Position the clamps at least 50 mm (2 inches) from each end of hose and slide hose on the connections.
Tighten clamp to 2.2-3.4 Nm (20-30 inch lbs.) (when using screw-type clamps). Fill the cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of Premium Cooling
System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA or -B (in Oregon, F5FZ- 19549-CC) recycled coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A and
water. Operate the engine for several minutes then check the hoses and connections for leaks.
