Expedition 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
6. On the (A) female spring lock coupling, check the inside of each fitting for scratches, corrosion or debris from deteriorated (B) O-rings.
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Remove any surface residue from the inside of the coupling by polishing with 400-grit emery cloth (or equivalent). Polish the surface by using
a twisting motion so that any scratches made will not cross the O-ring sealing surface. Finish polishing with 600-grit emery cloth or
equivalent. Remove all polishing residue from the fitting with a lint free cloth.
7. Use (A) plastic O-ring tool supplied in O-ring kit to remove the (B) O-ring seals from the male fitting.
NOTE: Do not use metal O-ring tools. They can cause axial scratches across the O-rings grooves, resulting in refrigerant leakage.
8. Install the O-rings seals. Lubricate the new O-rings seals.
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Use Motorcraft Refrigerant Oil YN-12b, F2AZ-19577-AC or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B to lubricate seals.
NOTE: Use only specified O-rings seals. Use of any O-rings seal other than the one specified may allow the connection to leak intermittently
during vehicle operation.
9. Lubricate the male fitting and the O-rings seals, and the inside of the female fitting.
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Use Motorcraft Refrigerant Oil YN-12b, F2AZ-19577-AC or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
10. Install a plastic indicator ring into cage opening if an indicator ring is to be used.
11. Fit the female fitting to the male fitting and push with a twisting motion until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female fitting.
NOTE: If a plastic indicator ring is used, it will snap out of the cage opening when the coupling is connected to indicate engagement.
12. If an indicator ring is not used, check the coupling engagement by making sure the garter spring is over the flared end of the fitting.
13. Connect the heater core hoses.
14. Install the instrument panel. Refer to: "Body and Frame : Interior Trim : Dash Board : Service and Repair" See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair
15. Fill the radiator. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exhaust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Service and Repair