Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT User Manual

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3H. COOLANT RESERVOIR FILL

Check to make sure all previously installed hose

connections are secure.

Fill the engine cooling system through the Vortech

supplied coolant reservoir using the factory cool-

ant previously drained.

Locate the factory coolant reservoir cap removed

in Section 1 and install it on the Vortech supplied

reservoir.

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.

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.

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.