SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Degas Bottle


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada) 		WSS-M97B44-D
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) 		WSS-M97B44-D2

Removal

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

  1.  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.

    Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one-half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
  1. Hose clamping pliers.
    Extract the fluid with a syringe.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Fill the degas bottle to the top of the COLD FILL LEVEL with Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted or a 50/50 mixture of Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated and distilled water.