Cooling System Flushing
SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION
| Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent |
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| Drain Kit 164-R3662 |
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| Pro Flush and Fill Coolant Flush and Fill 023-00154 or equivalent |
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 | ESR-M14P7-A |
| Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California, Oregon and New Mexico VC-7-B, in Canada CVC-7-A) or equivalent (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51-A1 |
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Install the water hose connection without the thermostat.
- Use cooling system Pro Flush and Fill, Flush Kit and Drain Kit to flush the engine and radiator.
- Install the thermostat. For additional information, refer to THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
- Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or 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 can result in personal injury.
NOTE:
Refer to the cooling system Pro Flush and Fill operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.