Thermostat (Duratec ST 2.0 l) — removal and installation

Special tool

Coolant hose clamp remover/installer 303-397 (24-003)

Withdrawal

1. Drain the coolant from the cooling system. For more information, refer to the chapter Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding Air from the Cooling System found in this section.

2. Remove the ignition coil cover.

1.Disconnect the clips.

2.Release the coolant line from the clamp.



3. Using the special tool, disconnect the cooling system hoses from the thermostat housing.



4. Remove the thermostat cover. Bolts.



5. Remove the thermostat.



6. Remove the O-ring and discard it as no longer needed.

Installation

1.

NOTE: Install a new thermostat o-ring.

Reinstall the elements in reverse order.

2. Fill the cooling system. For more information, refer to the chapter Draining/Filling Coolant and Bleeding Air from the Cooling System found in this section.