Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Thermostat: Service and Repair
Removal
CAUTION: Do not mix. Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill
with originally equipped coolant type. If this contamination occurs the service change interval on Extended Life Coolant will be reduced from 6
years/150,000 miles to 3 years/30,000 miles.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant to a point below the water thermostat (8575).
3. Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position CMP sensor.
4. Remove the bolts and move to one side water hose connection.
5. Remove the water thermostat and seal from the water thermostat housing.