Charge air cooler installation, Cont’d – Vortech 2005-2010 Ford 4.6L 3v Mustang GT User Manual

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Fig. 8C-d

Fig. 8C-e

RESERVOIR

BRACKET

Fig. 8C-f

FACTORY

GROUND STRAP

Fig. 8C-g

8. CHARGE AIR COOLER INSTALLATION (

CHARGE COOLED KITS ONLY

), cont’d

NOTE: Reinstall the factory ground wire

with one of the 6mm screws and

washers.

Remove the 10mm headed bolt that secures

the back of the ECU and the power distribu-

tion box. (See Fig. 8C-d.)

Install the coolant reservoir. Secure the front

of the reservoir with the factory fastener

removed previously. (See Fig.

8C-e.)

Attach the rear mounting bracket with the

surge tank mounting bracket to the strut tower

with the 6mm x 20mm long screws and wash-

er provided. (See Fig. 8C-f.)

NOTE: Leave this bolt loose for final

adjustment in a later step.

Attach a length of 3/4" hose (approximately 3'

long) to the 3/4" bung on the front of the cool-

ant reservoir. Route the hose to the 3/4" outlet

on the thermostat housing secure the hose

with the clamps provided. (See Fig. 8C-g.)

ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR

INSTALLATION (2005-2006 Models Only),

cont’d

10mm

HEADED

BOLT

3/4" HOSE ATTACHED

TO THERMOSTAT HOUSING

NOTE: A/C line on the passenger side

must be bent away from block

for reservoir clearance. This can

be done with a large screwdriver

as depicted in figure 8C-g2.

Fig. 8C-g2