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Engine

Degas Bottle. Removal and Installation

In this manual: Engine
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
01020304050107N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Fluid Suction Gun
Locking Pliers

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Pre-Diluted Antifreeze/Coolant
VC-3DIL-B		 WSS-M97B44-D2

Removal



  1. Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the coolant recovery reservoir cap 2-3 turns.

  2. NOTICE: Make sure the refrigerant lines are not under tension.

    Remove the nut and set the air conditioning compressor inlet pipe aside.
    Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
  3. Using common tools, pinch the lower hose of the coolant recovery reservoir and drain the engine coolant from the reservoir.
    Use common equipment: Fluid suction gun
    Use common equipment: Locking pliers

    • Press the tabs and disconnect the upper coolant tubes.
    • Loosen the clamp and disconnect the lower coolant hose.
    • Release the tabs and remove the degas bottle.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Material: Motorcraft® Orange Premixed Antifreeze/Coolant / WSS-M97B44-D2

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