Ecoboost F-150 Engine Cooling Instruction Manual

EcoBoost F-150 Engine Cooling

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Materials

Name Specification Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant VC-3-B WSS-M97B44-D

Removal

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).
2. Remove the LH CAC intake pipe.
   Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).

• Remove the spring clip and disconnect the lower coolant hose.
• Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.

1. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
   Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05C Accessory Drive – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
3. NOTICE: Cover the A/C compressor belt to prevent coolant contamination of the belt.
   Completely cover the A/C compressor belt with waterproof plastic.
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
5. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
6. Remove the bolts and position the water pump outlet connector aside.
7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
8. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
9. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
10. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and O-ring seal.

Installation

1. Install a new coolant pump gasket and Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
2. NOTE: Components are not shown for clarity.
   Install the coolant pump and tighten the bolts. Torque:
   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) Stage 2: 45°
3. Connect the lower radiator hose and position the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
4. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
5. Position the water pump outlet connector and tighten the bolts.
   Torque:
   Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   Stage 2: 45°
6. Install the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
7. Position the coolant pump pulley and install the bolts finger tight.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
   Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05C Accessory Drive – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
9. Remove the plastic from the A/C compressor belt.
10. Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts. Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
11. Position the degas bottle and install the bolts. Torque: 62 lb. in (7 Nm) Connect the lower degas bottle hose and install the spring clip.
12. Install the LH CAC intake pipe.
    Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
13. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling – 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), General Procedures).

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