Ford Explorer: Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) / Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Drain the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
  1. Remove the intake manifold.
    Refer to: Intake Manifold (303-01A) .
  1. Remove the bolts and position the coolant hose aside.
    Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
  1. IPTV Free Trial

    NOTE: During installation verify the thermostat vent hole is at the 11 o'clock position

    Remove the thermostat. Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.

Installation

  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
    Refer to: Specifications (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Specifications).
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).

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