Basic component removal, cont’d – Paxton Superchargers Ford 5.0L Mustang GT User Manual

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1. BASIC COMPONENT REMOVAL, cont’d

Fig. 1U: Radiator Drain Valve

Remove the pressure cap from the engine coolant

reservoir near the passenger side front of the

engine compartment. Locate the engine coolant

drain valve at the bottom passenger side corner of

the radiator. Open the valve with the hex fitting

and drain the coolant into a clean container for

later reuse. Drain enough to empty the reservoir

and below the level of the upper radiator hose.

(See Fig. 1U)

Unclamp and disconnect the two small hoses from

the upper portion of the coolant reservoir. (See

Fig. 1V)

Unclamp and disconnect the larger hose from the

bottom of the coolant reservoir. Be prepared to

catch any spillage.

Remove the two (2) 10mm-headed fasteners

securing the coolant reservoir. Remove the reser-

voir and set it aside. It will not be reused. (See

Fig. 1X)

Release the upper radiator hose clamp connec-

tion to the radiator. Release the quick release

upper radiator hose connection to the thermostat

housing by pulling the spring clip back and sliding

the hose fitting off. Remove the upper radiator

hose and set it aside for later modification and

reuse. (See Fig. 1Y)

Fig. 1V: Small Coolant Hoses

Fig. 1X: Coolant Reservoir

Fig. 1Y: Upper Radiator Hose