replacing thermostat in a 99 ford windstar
Jan 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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1999 FORD WINDSTAR
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CAUTION: Do not use Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange color).
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill with originally equipped coolant type.
Drain the engine cooling system.
Remove the air cleaner.
Remove the bolts and the water outlet connector.
Remove the thermostat from the water outlet connector.
Clean troth sealing surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not mix Standard (green) Coolant with Extended Life Coolant (orange). If mixing occurs, drain engine cooling system and refill with originally equipped coolant type.
Drain the engine cooling system.
Remove the air cleaner.
Remove the bolts and the water outlet connector.
Remove the thermostat from the water outlet connector.
Clean troth sealing surfaces.
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Jan 31, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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