Preparation and removal – Vortech 8-Rib Drive Upgrade for 2005-2009 Mustang GT User Manual

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1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL

A. Disconnect the battery.

B. Remove the six nylon clips retaining the

upper radiator core support cover. (See Fig.

1-e.)

C. Loosen the hose clamps securing the super-

charger discharge tube/cooler from the super-

charger. Disconnect the by-pass valve

hose(s) where they connect to the inlet and

discharge tubes. Disconnect the by-pass

valve vacuum lines where it connects at the

fuel rail. Set the by-pass valve(s) aside to be

reinstalled in a later step. Remove the dis-

charge tube or tubes/air-water cooler, if

equipped, and set aside, to be reinstalled in a

later step.

D. Unplug the MAF/MAFia 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. Tie the belt

back away from the supercharger temporarily.

Remove the five 9/16" headed screws secur-

ing the supercharger to its mounting plate.

H. Remove the supercharger from the vehicle.

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.

Fig. 1-e

NyLON CLIPS