Ford Ecosport: Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / Removal and Installation - Degas Bottle

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

  WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the degas bottle cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the degas bottle cap.
   

1. Using general tools, clamp the lower coolant hose and syphon the engine coolant from the degas bottle.
   Use the General Equipment: Fluid Suction Gun
   Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

1. Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Release the tabs and remove the degas bottle.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill the degas bottle with the recommended coolant mixture and fill level.
   Material: Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)