Ford Ecosport: Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / General Procedures - Coolant Hose

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  WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. If necessary, drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures).
   

1. If it is necessary to limit coolant loss, pinch the coolant hoses using hose pinch pliers. Place the hose pinch pliers far enough from the ends so it does not stretch the hose and can completely collapse the hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)

1. Note the hose location and routing for installation. If removing multiple hoses, use a paint pen or pens to mark the hose ends to their components to identify the correct routing and position during installation. Take pictures as needed to help clarify the correct hose routing and position during installation. Note the location and position of all retainers and fasteners and routing guides on the hose for installation.
   

1. NOTE: Worm gear clamps can be fastened to the hose to maintain position for assembly and service.

   If equipped with worm gear clamps, loosen the worm gear clamps. If the clamp is not fastened to the hose, note the position of the clamp on the hose. Position the clamp as needed to allow the hose to clear any barb or rib on the component that it is connected to.
   

1. NOTE: Some constant tension clamps have a lock feature that will hold the clamp in the open position. The lock feature is engaged when the clamp is opened or compressed a certain distance.

   NOTE: Constant tension clamps can be fastened to the hose to maintain position for assembly and service.

   If equipped with constant tension clamps, compress the constant tension clamps. If equipped, compress the clamp to lock the clamp in the open position. If the clamp is not fastened to the hose, note the position of the clamp on the hose. Position the clamp as needed to allow the hose to clear any barb or rib on the component that it is connected to.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. NOTE: Spring clip retainers have a feature to hold the spring clip in the released position. The metal spring will rest in a detent molded into the plastic end of the hose.

   If equipped with a spring clip retainer, pull the hose spring clip out until the end of the clip is in the detent on the hose end and disconnect the hose.
   

1. For hoses with quick release couplings, release the retainer feature on the coupling and remove the hose from the component. Twist the hose as needed to free the hose from the component and remove the hose from the component.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00I) .
   

1. For hoses with constant tension clamps or worm gear clamps, it might be necessary to use a hose removal hook to break the hose loose from the component. Carefully work the removal hook around the diameter of the component while twisting the hose to free the hose from the component. If a new hose is being installed, pliers or channel locks can be used to twist the hose using care not to damage the component.
   

1. Remove or release all retainers or fasteners. Release the hose or hoses from all routing guides. Remove the hose or hoses.
   

1. Route the hose in the same location and position noted during removal. Install the fasteners and retainers in the same locations as noted during removal.
   

1. If equipped with a spring clip retainer, push the spring clip retainer inward to the installed position.
   

1. If necessary for quick release couplings, reset the retainer feature.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00I) .
   

1. Lubricate the hose and the component with clean coolant. Install the hose on the component. For hoses with spring clip retainers or quick release couplings, listen for an audible click to indicate the hose is fastened completely.
   Refer to: Specifications (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Specifications).
   

1. If equipped with constant tension clamps, compress the constant tension clamps and position the clamps in the same location and position as noted during removal and release the clamp. If equipped with a feature to hold the clamp open, use a screwdriver to release the lock feature. Compress and adjust the clamp as needed to align it as noted during removal.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. If equipped with worm gear clamps, position the clamps in the same location and position as noted during removal and tighten the clamps.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures).