Engine Cooling System: Maintenance Ford Focus I facelift

Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number RADKITPLUS 078-00497

Scheme 4

Material

Draining

1. Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the pressure relief cap a quarter of a turn.
2. Remove the pressure relief cap when all the pressure has been released.
3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-278237) article.
4. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
5. Open the radiator drain valve to drain the coolant.
6. Close the drain valve when all the coolant has been drained from the system.
7. Install the retainers and the engine undershield.

Cooling System Flushing

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Drain Kit 164-R3662 Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent Pro Flush and Fill Coolant Flush and Fill 023-00154 or equivalent

Material

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(ref-278250-S28128496882008012400000) .
2. Remove the thermostat. For additional information, refer to «Thermostat Housing»(ref-278250-S25403870132008012400000) .
3. Install the water hose connection without the thermostat.
4. Use cooling system Pro Flush and Fill, Flush Kit and Drain Kit to flush the engine and radiator.
5. Install the thermostat. For additional information, refer to «Thermostat Housing»(ref-278250-S25403870132008012400000) .
6. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding»(ref-278250-S28128496882008012400000) .