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Cooling System Flushing: Flushing

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  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

  2. Add Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush to the cooling system and follow the directions on the package.

    Material  : Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush/VC-1 (ESR-M14P7-A)

  3. Remove the radiator.

    Refer to: RADIATOR .

  4. NOTE: Radiator internal pressure must not exceed 138 kPa (20 psi), or the radiator may be damaged.

    Position the radiator with the upper radiator hose connection facing down. Use a high pressure water hose to backflush the radiator through the lower radiator hose connection.

  5. Remove the thermostat housing.

    Refer to: THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

  6. Position a high pressure water hose into the upper radiator hose and backflush the engine.
  7. Install the thermostat housing.

    Refer to: THERMOSTAT HOUSING .

  8. Install the radiator.

    Refer to: RADIATOR .

  9. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .