Section 4 (Engine Cooling System): Specifications

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Specification

Fill Capacity

Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A

Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush
VC-1

ESR-M14P7-A

Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30

Motorcraft® Specialty Orange Engine Coolant
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B (Canada); or equivalent

WSS-M97B44-D

Base radiator without aux. rear heat - 15.5L (16.4 qt)a Base radiator with aux. rear heat - 18L (19 qt)⁽¹⁾ Heavy duty trailer tow radiator without aux. rear heat - 16L (16.9 qt)⁽¹⁾ Heavy duty trailer tow radiator with aux. rear heat - 18.5L (19.5 qt)⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	Includes coolant expansion tank fluid level between the COLD AND HOT FILL LEVEL lines.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Pressure Tests
Complete cooling system maximum pressure	110 kPa (16 psi)
Pressure relief cap	110 kPa (16 psi)
Radiator (out of vehicle)	138 kPa (20 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open	86.7-90.6°C (188-195°F)
Fully open	100°C (212°F)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description	Nm	lb-ft	lb-in
A/C condenser fitting nut and bolt	15	-	133
Battery Junction Box (BJB) bolts	10	-	89
Battery power cable nut	10	-	89
Block heater retaining screw	2	-	18
Coolant expansion tank bolts	15	-	133
Coolant pump bolts	25	18	-
Coolant pump pulley bolts	25	18	-
Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts	7	-	62
Cooling module bolts	25	18	-
Hood latch assembly bolts	25	18	-
Horn assembly bolt	10	-	89
Power Distribution Box (PDB) support bracket bolts	10	-	89
Power steering fluid reservoir stud bolt	11	-	97
Radiator assembly-to-radiator support bolts	15	-	133
Thermostat housing bolts	10	-	89