Changing the thermostat Ford Ka II

2 liters of coolant manufacturer recommendation WSS-M97B44-D

1 Water thermostat "I am replacing it with a GATES brand model because this one does not have any plastic parts compared to the original one"

Tools : 1 10 mm flat wrench, 1 3/8 ratchet, 1 extension, a 13 mm and 10 mm socket

Unscrew the positive and negative terminals as well as the fixing strap with a 3/8 ratchet, an extension and a 13 mm socket in order to remove the battery.

The thermostat is located just below the engine control unit.

Pink trace of coolant flowing and drying

Place a basin under the box to collect the liquid that will flow when removing the 2 hoses!

Unscrew the 2 hose clamps and disconnect the 2 thermostat hoses

Unclip the electrical plug from the temperature probe

Unscrew the 2 thermostat fixing screws with a 3/8 ratchet, an extension and a 10 mm socket. remove the thermostat

Compare the 2 thermostats

Lubricate the seal with a little oil to ensure a tight seal

Install the new thermostat and tighten the two 10 mm fixing nuts using the ratchet, an extension and a 10 mm socket.

Reclip the temperature probe terminal

Refit the 2 cooling hoses

Then tighten the two clamps

Replace the battery

Replace the positive and negative terminal

Then reattach the mounting strap by tightening the 13mm hex nut using the 13mm ratchet, extension and socket.

Locate the bleed screw on the heater hose

Remove the cap from the expansion tank and fill the jar to the brim. Open the bleed screw to expel the air from the circuit, the level will drop, top up to the level MAX from the jar then close the bleed screw

Let the vehicle warm up, reach 90 degrees and accelerate to 2000 rpm to start the engine fan.

Close the cap, then check the level when cold.