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Section 2506 (Engine Cooling System): Specifications

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft® Metal
Surface Prep
ZC-31-B
- -
Motorcraft® Premium
Cooling System Flush
VC-1
ESR-M14P7-A -
Motorcraft® Silicone
Gasket Remover
ZC-30-A
- -
Motorcraft® Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Concentrated
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D 3.5L Gasoline
Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) - 15.6L (16.5 qt), 3.7L - 15.1L (16.0 qt), 5.0L - 16.1L (17.0 qt), 6.2L - 18.5L (19.5 qt)
Motorcraft® Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2 3.5L Gasoline
Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) - 15.6L (16.5 qt), 3.7L - 15.1L (16.0 qt), 5.0L - 16.1L (17.0 qt), 6.2L - 18.5L (19.5 qt)
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 - 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) 
Starts to open 83.8-90.6°C (183-195°F)
Fully open 98.8°C (210°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 3.7L 
Starts to open 83.8-90.6°C (183-195°F)
Fully open 98.8°C (210°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 5.0L 
Starts to open 87.5°C (189.5°F)
Fully open 100°C (212°F)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures - 6.2L (2V) 
Starts to open 88-92°C (190.4-197.6°F)
Fully open 104°C (219.2°F)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C fitting nut and bolt 15 - 133
Air dam bolts 20 - 177
Air dam nuts 20 - 177
Battery Junction Box (BJB) bolts 10 - 89
Block heater - 5.0L, 6.2L 40 30 -
Block heater bolt - 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), 3.7L 6 - 53
Coolant crossover manifold assembly bolts (1) - - -
Coolant expansion tank module bolts 15 - 133
Coolant inlet connector bolt - 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), 3.7L, 5.0L 10 - 89
Coolant outlet connection bolts - 6.2L 10 - 89
Coolant pump bolts - 3.5L GTDI  , 3.7L(1) - - -
Coolant pump bolts - 5.0L(1) - - -
Coolant pump bolts - 6.2L(1) - - -
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 -
Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts 7 - 62
Cooling module bolts 30 22 -
Degas bottle bolts 17 - 150
Front bumper cover bracket bolts 3 - 27
Front wheel moulding nuts 3 - 27
Front bumper cover bracket bolts 3 - 27
Generator positive cable nut 9 - 80
Heater outlet tube bolt 10 - 89
Hood latch bolts 25 18 -
Hood latch release handle bolt 8 - 71
Intake manifold bolt 10 - 89
LH turbocharger-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube bracket bolt 6 - 53
LH turbocharger-to-CAC  tube clamp 5 - 44
Positive battery cable nut - 6.2L 9 - 80
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt 11 - 97
Radiator bolts 15 - 133
Thermostat housing bolts - 3.5L GTDI  , 3.7L(1) - - -
Thermostat housing bolts - 5.0L 10 - 89
Transmission cooler tube bolt - 3.5L GTDI  , 3.7L and 5.0L engines 12 - 106
(1) Refer to the appropriate procedure.