Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Degas Bottle
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun |
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Removal
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine
is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under
pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is
loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.
Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning
the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle
cap.
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Using general tools, clamp the lower expansion hose and syphon the engine coolant from the expansion tank.
Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Detach the electrical wiring harness retainer and coolant hose retainer.
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Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the bolts and the degas bottle.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill the degas bottle with the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.
Refer to: Specifications (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Specifications).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jack..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cooling module.
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2...
Other information:
WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury
from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module.
WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system
is provided...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Grinder
Hot Air Gun
Knife
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
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Flexible Foam R..
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Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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