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Engine Cooling System: Removal & Installation Ford Focus I

Cooling System (Mechanical) 55 illustrations ~1052 words

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Disconnect the coolant hoses and detach the thermostat housing.
  3. Remove the thermostat.
  4. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

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Scheme 19: Installation
  1. Install the thermostat.
  2. Install the thermostat housing and reconnect the coolant hoses.
  3. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Remove the ignition coil cover. Detach the retaining clips. Detach the coolant pipe from the retaining clip.
  3. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
  4. Remove the thermostat cover retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the thermostat.
  6. Remove and discard the thermostat O-ring seal.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
  3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
  4. Remove the thermostat housing. Disconnect the coolant hose. Remove the thermostat housing.
  5. Remove and discard the O - ring seal.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Disconnect the coolant hose.
  3. Detach the coolant hose.
  4. Detach the thermostat housing. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector. Detach the thermostat housing.
  5. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  6. Remove the thermostat housing.
  7. Remove the ECT sensor.
  8. Remove the thermostat.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Remove the ignition coil cover. Detach the retaining clips. Detach the coolant pipe from the retaining clip.
  3. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses from the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the thermostat housing retaining bolts.
  6. Using the special tool, detach the coolant hose from the thermostat housing and remove the thermostat housing.
  7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley retaining bolts.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to «SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING»(ref-139103) .
  5. Remove the water pump pulley.
  6. Detach the water pump from the water pump housing.
  7. Rotate the water pump 180° within the water pump housing and remove it. Discard the sealing ring
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Remove the timing belt. For additional information, refer to «TIMING BELT»(ref-204919-S37489351312005111500000) (2.0L SPI) or «TIMING BELT»(ref-204920-S16275286742005111500000) (2.0L Duratec-ST (Zetec)) .
  3. Remove the timing belt tensioner.
  4. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
  5. Disconnect the coolant hose.
  6. Remove the water pump.
  7. Remove and discard the water pump gasket.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

Removal

All Vehicles

Pinpoint Test A

A6 Vehicles with air conditioning
  1. Vehicles with air conditioning
A7 All Vehicles
  1. All Vehicles

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Scheme 52: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Detach the wiring harness retaining clip from the cooling fan shroud.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Detach and support the air conditioning condenser.
  5. Using the special tool, disconnect the radiator upper hose (cooling fan motor and shroud shown removed for clarity).
  6. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses (cooling fan motor and shroud shown removed for clarity).
  7. Detach the wiring harness retaining clips from the cooling fan shroud.
  8. Detach the wiring harness retaining clip from the radiator support bracket.
  9. Disconnect the horn(s) electrical connector.
  10. Remove the radiator support bracket bolts.
  11. Remove the radiator support bracket.
  12. Remove the radiator and cooling fan motor and shroud.
  13. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud from the radiator. Release the retaining clips. Slide the cooling fan motor and shroud from the radiator.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect the cooling fan motor electrical connectors.
  3. Remove the two pin-type retainers.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. Release the top clips of the radiator to allow the cooling fan motor and shroud to be raised. Remove the fan and shroud.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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  1. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-204922-S37308348142005111500000) .
  2. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
  3. Remove the coolant expansion tank retaining bolt.
  4. Remove the coolant expansion tank. Lift the coolant expansion tank out of the retainer.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.