1997 Ford Explorer thermostat

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Remove the bolts and the accelerator control splash shield. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Remove the upper radiator pipe retaining bolt.

2. Disconnect the hose clamp from the pipe-to-thermostat hose at the pipe end. Remove and position hose aside. Remove the thermostat housing bolts, housing and thermostat. Inspect the "O" ring seal. Install a new "O" ring seal if necessary.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification