Preparation/removal, cont’d – Vortech 2005-2010 Ford 4.6L 3v Mustang GT User Manual

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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.

Remove the two 8mm headed bolts securing the

coolant overflow reservoir to the plastic fan

shroud. (See Fig. 1-f.)

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.

(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.

(2005-2006 Only) Remove the lower hose on the

radiator and set the hose aside, as it will not be

reused.

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.