Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT - Manual (Page 37)

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3H. COOLANT RESERVOIR FILL
1. Check to make sure all previously installed hose
connections are secure.
2. Fill the engine cooling system through the Vortech
supplied coolant reservoir using the factory cool-
ant previously drained.
3. Locate the factory coolant reservoir cap removed
in Section 1 and install it on the Vortech supplied
reservoir.
4. CAC cooling system.
a. Temporarily remove the 3/4" hose attached to
the 3/4" x 90° fitting on the CAC surge tank.
b. Cap the open end of the 3/4" x 90° fitting
using the provided vinyl cap.
c. Fill the CAC system using a 25%/75% anti-
freeze/water mix. Using a funnel, fill through
the 3/4" hose removed from the surge tank fit-
ting.
d. Fill the system until the coolant level reaches
the surge tank.
e. Remove the vinyl cap from the surge tank fit-
ting and reinstall the 3/4" hose previously
removed and secure with the nylon ratchet
clamp.
5. Reinstall the front bumper assembly including the
foam inner bumper, all plastic splash panels and
light connections in the reverse order removed.
NOTE: 2005-2006: Vehicles equipped with a
1/8"NPT bleed plug in the coolant cross-over
tube, remove the 1/8"NPT bleed plug before
filling the coolant system. Once the coolant
system is filled and all trapped air purged, re-
install the 1/8"NPT plug. Thread sealant
should be used when re-installing.