Fusion FWD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2007)
NOTE:The LH upper thermostat housing bolt can be accessed from under the hood. The RH upper and lower theromastat housing bolts can be
accessed from under the vehicle as viewed in the illustration above.
^
Remove and discard the gasket.
^
To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Disconnect the heater hose from the thermostat housing.
5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat housing.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^
Install a new thermostat housing gasket.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system.