Paxton Superchargers Shelby Mustang GT User Manual
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F.
Locate the coolant drain plug on the passenger’s
side of the radiator. Next drain the coolant into a
clean container. This coolant will be reused in a
later step.
G.
Remove the two 8mm headed bolts securing the
coolant overflow reservoir to the plastic fan
shroud. (See Fig. 1-f.)
H.
Disconnect the small overflow hose (running
across the top of the radiator) from the overflow
reservoir. (See Fig. 1-f.)
I.1
(2007 Models Only)
Remove the large hose
connected to the bottom of the coolant overflow
reservoir. (See Fig. 1-g.)
2007 Models Skip to 1.m.
I.2
(2005-2006 Only)
Remove the large hose con-
necting the thermostat housing to the bottom of the
overflow reservoir. Set the hose and reservoir aside
to be reinstalled in a later step. (See Fig. 1-g.)
J.
Remove the two upper radiator hoses from the
engine coolant crossover tube and set aside. The
radiator hose located on the driver’s side will not
be reused. (See Fig. 1-g.)
K.
Remove the thermostat housing from the large
formed hose leading to the engine block and the
lower outlet of the radiator. (See Fig. 1-h.) Set
the thermostat housing aside to be reinstalled in a
later step.
L.
Remove the lower hose on the radiator and set the
hose aside, as it will not be reused.
M.
Drain and remove the power steering reservoir.
This reservoir will be relocated in a later step.
N.
Disconnect and remove the factory 5/8" plastic
breather hose assembly attached to the driver’s
side valve cover and intake manifold. Remove the
two fittings from the ends of the plastic tube for
re-use. Discard the striped plastic tube. (See Fig.
1-i.)
NOTE:
If you are installing H.O. (charge cooled)
kit, the coolant reservoir will not be
reused. Retain only the fill cap for reuse.
Fig. 1-f
Fig. 1-e
Fig. 1-g
8mm HEADED BOLTS
COOLANT
OVERFLOW HOSE
TWO UPPER
RADIATOR HOSES
HOSE TO
THERMOSTAT
NYLON CLIPS
1.
PREPARATION/REMOVAL, cont’d