Vortech 2005-2010 Ford 4.6L 3v Mustang GT - Manual (Page 24)

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F. Locate the coolant drain plug on the passenger’s
side of the radiator. Next drain the coolant into a
clean container. This coolant will be reused in a
later step.
G. Remove the two 8mm headed bolts securing the
coolant overflow reservoir to the plastic fan
shroud. (See Fig. 1-f.)
H. Disconnect the small overflow hose (running
across the top of the radiator) from the overflow
reservoir. (See Fig. 1-f.)
I.1 (2007-2010 Models and Bullitt Only) Remove the
large hose connected to the bottom of the coolant
overflow reservoir. (See Fig. 1-g.)
I.2 (2005-2006 Only) Remove the large hose con-
necting the thermostat housing to the bottom of
the overflow reservoir. Set the hose and reservoir
aside to be reinstalled in a later step. (See Fig.
1-g.)
NOTE: If you are installing H.O. (charge cooled) kit,
the coolant reservoir will not be reused. Retain
only the fill cap for reuse.
Fig. 1-f
Fig. 1-e
Fig. 1-g
8mm HEADED
BOLTS
COOLANT
OVERFLOW
HOSE
TWO UPPER
RADIATOR
HOSES
HOSE TO
THERMOSTAT
NYLON
CLIPS
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL, cont’d
NOTE: Loosening the coolant reservoir cap will allow for
coolant to drain more freely.
J.1. (2005-2006 Only) Remove the two upper radiator
hoses from the engine coolant crossover tube and
set aside. The radiator hose located on the driver’s
side will not be reused. (See Fig. 1-g.)
J.2. (2007-2010 Only) Remove single upper radiator
hose. This host will be reused in a later step.
K. (2005-2006 Only) Remove the thermostat housing
from the large formed hose leading to the engine
block and the lower outlet of the radiator. (See
Fig. 1-h.) Set the thermostat housing aside to be
reinstalled in a later step.
L. (2005-2006 Only) Remove the lower hose on the
radiator and set the hose aside, as it will not be
reused.
M. Drain and remove the power steering reservoir.
This reservoir will be relocated in a later step.
N.1 Disconnect and remove the factory 5/8" plastic
breather hose assembly attached to the driver’s
side valve cover and intake manifold. Remove the
two fittings from the ends of the plastic tube for re-
use. Discard the striped plastic tube. (See Fig.
1-i.)
N.2 (Bullitt Only) Remove strut tower brace two nuts
each side with a 13mm socket.