Ford Fiesta: Engine Cooling - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Degas Bottle. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

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 coolant expansion tank cap between 2 and 3 turns.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the refrigerant lines.

   Remove the nut and position the A/C compressor inlet line aside.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. Using general tools clamp the lower expansion tank hose and syphon the engine coolant from the expansion tank.
   Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

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   • Depress the tabs and disconnect the upper coolant tubes.
     
   • Release 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 Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)