Engine Cooling System: Other Mercury Sable V

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Cap

1. Inspect the pressure relief cap and seals for damage or deterioration. Install a new pressure relief cap if necessary.
2. Fit the pressure relief cap to the Radiator/Heater Core Pressure Tester Kit using the correct adapter.
3. Slowly pump the pressure tester until the pressure gauge stops increasing and note the highest pressure reading. Release the pressure and repeat the test. Install a new pressure relief cap if the pressure is not within specification. Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-293488-S26227004532008080700000) .

Thermostat

A new thermostat should be installed only after the following tests and checks have been carried out

1. Pinpoint Test A, B or C
2. Thermostat Visual Inspection

Filling and Bleeding with RADKITPLUS

Note. For vehicles equipped with an optional rear heater, RADKITPLUS must be used whenever the underbody coolant lines and/or rear heater core are drained or removed.

1. Install the RADKITPLUS and follow the manufacturer's instructions to fill and bleed the cooling system.

Filling and Bleeding without RADKITPLUS

Note. Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level. When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and clean, distilled water. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system: Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types. Do not add Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or an equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D. Mixing coolants can degrade the coolant's corrosion protection. Do not add alcohol, methanol or brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.

Note. Stop-leak style pellets/products must not be used as an additive in this engine cooling system. The addition of stop-leak style pellets/products may clog or damage the cooling system, resulting in degraded cooling system performance and/or failure.

Note. For vehicles equipped with an optional rear heater, RADKITPLUS must be used whenever the underbody coolant lines and/or rear heater core are drained or removed.

1. Open the degas bottle cap and fill the degas bottle to the MAX fill line.
2. Close the degas bottle cap.
3. Start the engine and let idle for 10 minutes or until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Repeat Step 3 if necessary.
5. Start the engine and turn the heater to the MAX position.
6. Run the engine at 2,500 RPM for 10 minutes.
7. Repeat Step 6 if necessary.
8. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.

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Thermostat Housing

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Coolant Pump

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Camshaft Holding Tool 303-1248

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