Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
32. NOTE: Both the suction and drain hoses MUST be kept a minimum of 2 inches from the bottom of the tool kit bucket. This will prevent any air
from entering into the cooling system and causing an overheating condition.
Reposition the drain hose from the 5 gallon bucket on the floor into one of the small holes in the lid of the flush tool kit bucket on the tool cart. See
Figure 12.
33. Remove the pinchoff pliers from upper and lower radiator hoses.
34. Install the pinchoff pliers onto the flush tool kit drain and suction hose closest to the flush tool kit bucket lid. See Figure 13.
35. WARNING: THE USE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS EYE PROTECTION AND CHEMICAL GLOVES IS REQUIRED FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTICE: Bring the Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC-11 to room temperature of 68° F (20° C) and shake well Follow all of the
Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC1 1 instructions and Precautions.
Add 2 gallons of Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC-11 to the flush tool kit bucket that is on the tool cart Do not dilute the
Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC-11 in the flush tool kit bucket
(NEW!) 36. NOTICE: It is necessary to use the AirLift Cooling Tester UVU-550000 (formerly Radkit Plus) to remove any air from the cooling system.
If air remains in the cooling system, the air will inhibit the circulation of the Motorcraft(R) Engine Cooling System Cleaner VC-11/water
mixture and will cause an overheating condition and possible damage to the engine.
Rinse the shop bucket and fill with fresh water Place the shop bucket so that the fill hose from the AirLift Cooling Tester UVU-550000 (formerly
Radkit Plus) will siphon the fresh water out of the bucket. Install the AirLift Cooling Tester UVU-550000 onto the degas bottle.
37. Remove the AirLift Cooling Tester UVU-550000 from the degas bottle and install the degas bottle cap Make sure that the degas bottle is filled to 1
inch (25 mm) above the COLD FILL LEVEL.
38. Remove the pinch-off pliers from both hoses at the flush tool kit bucket.
39. Position one of the pinch-off pliers onto the upper radiator hose closest to the radiator.
