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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012EDGE FWD V6-3.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEHOSESCOOLANT LINE/HOSESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.7L
Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.7LSECTION Service and Repair
Coolant Inlet Pipe - 3.5L, 3.7L
NOTE: LH cylinder head, upper and lower intake manifold are removed for clarity.
Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.
2. Remove the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing- 3.5L, 3.7L Service and Repair.
3. NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.
Remove the coolant inlet pipe.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
4. Remove all residual coolant from the cylinder block valley.
Installation
1. NOTICE: The engine cooling system is filled with Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant.
NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the O-ring seal prior to installation.
NOTE: The cylinder heads are removed for clarity.
Using a new O-ring seal, install the coolant inlet pipe.
2. Install the thermostat housing. For additional information, refer to Thermostat Housing- 3.5L, 3.7L Service and Repair.
3. Install the ACL (Air Cleaner) and ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.