Ford Fusion: Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Degas Bottle. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1.   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.
   

1. Clamp the lower expansion tank hose and syphon the engine coolant from the expansion tank.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)

1. • Release the clamp and disconnect the lower coolant hose. Depress the tabs and disconnect the upper coolant hoses.
     
   • Release the tab, remove the bolt and the degas bottle.
     Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   Refer to: Specifications (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Specifications).