Thermostat Housing
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining and Vacuum Filling (303-03C Engine Cooling - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), General Procedures).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS), Removal and Installation).
3. NOTICE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
4. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant inlet connection. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
5. Remove the thermostat housing bolts. Torque : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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