Preparation and removal – Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT Air-Air Cooler User Manual

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P/N: 8N020-160

29DEC08v1.0(8N020-160v1.0)

Disconnect the battery.

Remove the six nylon clips retaining the

upper radiator core support cover. (See

Fig. 1-a.)

Loosen the four hose clamps securing the

supercharger discharge tube from the

supercharger to the throttle body.

Disconnect the by-pass valve hoses

where they connect to the inlet and dis-

charge tubes. Disconnect the by-pass

valve vacuum line where it connects at

the fuel rail. Set the by-pass valve aside

to be reinstalled in a later step. Remove

the discharge tube and set it aside. It will

not be reused.

Unplug the MAF connection from the

meter. Loosen the hose clamps securing

the inlet ducts to the supercharger and

inlet duct support bracket. Remove the

inlet duct assembly and set it aside to be

reinstalled in a later step

Disconnect the oil feed and oil drain lines.

Using a 1/2" ratchet wrench loosen the

accessory belt tensioner and remove the

belt from the supercharger pulley only. Tie

the belt back away from the supercharger

temporarily.

G. Remove the five 9/16" headed screws

securing the supercharger to its mounting

plate.

Remove the supercharger from the vehi-

cle.

Fig. 1-a

nylon CliPS

1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL

NOTE: Temporarily cap the oil lines to protect

your engine from foreign particles.

NOTE: A 9/16" ratchet wrench will greatly aid in

this step.