Ford Focus Service Manual: Thermostat Housing

Power Steering Tube and A/C Compressor

Thermostat Housing

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE:

   The thermostat and thermostat housing are serviced as an assembly.

   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section  100-02.

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section  303-05.

1. Remove the 2 nuts and position aside the power steering tube.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud in this section.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, the stud bolt and position aside the A/C compressor.
   • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

1. Remove the 3 bolts and reposition the thermostat housing to gain access to the hose clamps.
   • Remove and discard the gasket.
   • To install, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses from the thermostat housing.

1. NOTE:

   Lubricate the thermostat housing O-ring with clean engine coolant.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.