Removal Lincoln MKX I facelift

Removal

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to «COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING»(ref-494611-S15464405062012081400000) in this service information.
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-494599) .
3. Release the clamps, disconnect the 5 coolant hoses from the thermostat housing and position them aside.
4. Remove the 2 thermostat housing bolts.
5. Separate the thermostat housing from the coolant tube and remove the thermostat housing. Remove and discard the thermostat housing-to-coolant inlet pipe O-ring seal and the thermostat housing gasket.