Preparation and removal – Vortech 1986-1993 Ford 5.0L Mustang User Manual

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1. Preparation and Removal

A. Disconnect and remove the battery (if located

in the factory position).

B. Remove the supercharger discharge tube and

bypass valve assembly.

C. Remove and set aside the supercharger inlet

elbow and flex tube.

D. Remove the belt tensioner, the supercharger

drive belt and supercharger. Set aside.

E. Remove the FMU, disconnect the lines noting

their position for assembly.

F. Remove the idle air control unit and throttle

body linkage from the intake manifold.

G. Remove the upper intake manifold and both

valve covers.

H. Remove the front bumper cover and headlight

assembly (optional).

NOTE: Temporarily cap oil feed and oil drain
to protect your engine from foreign particles.

NOTE: The stock valve cover gaskets may
have small metal spacers that could become
dislodged from the gasket during removal.
Check carefully to ensure that they are all
accounted for.

NOTE: Removal of the bumper cover is not
required but will allow easier installation of
the water cooler/pump assembly.

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