Ford Thunderbird Manual page 212

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
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When cooling system temperature and pressure
drop, the coolant contracts in volume, reducing
pressure in the radiator (8005). Coolant in the
radiator coo l ant recovery reservoir on 3.8L engines
or degas bottle on 4.6L (2V) engines will then flow
back into the radiator through the vacuum relief
valve in the pressure relief cap.
Engine Cooling System- Typical
Item Number
1 18476
-
2
3 9424
4 8A574
5 8575
6 85 97
7 8592
8 6010
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(Continued)
Part
Description
Heater Core
Heater Outlet (Part of
18476)
Lower Intake Manifold
(Water Crossover
Coolant System Air Bleed
Water Thermostat
Water Bypass Hose
Water Hose Connection (To
Radiator Inlet)
Cylinder Blocks (LH Bank)
Engine Cooling
•
The constant control relay module
(CCRM)( 1 2858 1 ) activates the cooling fan motor
when coolant or engine reach a specified
temperature.
•
On vehicles equipped with air conditioning, the
cooling fan motor is activated whenever the A / C
clutch (2884) is engaged.
Item
9
10
1 1
I
Outlet)
12
13
14
15
16
Part
Number Description
-
Radiator Outlet to Engine
(Part of 8005)
8501 Water Pump
60 10 Cylinder Blocks
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Radiator Inlet from Engine
(Part of 8005)
8A080 Radiator Coolant Recovery
Reservoir or Degas Bottle
6049 Cylinder Head (RH Bank)
605 1
Head Gasket
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Heater Inlet (Part of 18476)
1997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996
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(RH
Bank)