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. 1AB: Water Pump Pulley Screws, Belt

Tensioner

Unplug the electrical connector from the fan

assembly directly under the radiator inlet.

AA. Remove the two (2) 10mm-headed fasteners

securing the radiator fan assembly to the radiator

(one per side, near the top of the shroud). Lift

the fan assembly upward off of the tab/slot con-

nection on either side and remove. Set it aside

for later modification and reinstallation.

AB. Slightly loosen the four (4) screws securing the

water pump pulley. The pulley is replaced in a

later step and it is easier to initially loosen the

screws while belt tension is still applied. DO NOT

remove the screws at this time.

AC. Use a 15mm wrench to rotate the belt tensioner

counter-clockwise to release tension from the

outer 6-rib accessory drive belt. Remove the belt

and set it aside as it will not be reused. (See Fig.

1AB)

AD. Remove the two (2) TORX T-20 fasteners secur-

ing the MAF insert into the OEM airbox. Remove

the MAF insert and set aside for later use. (See

Fig. 1AD)

AE. Unplug the electrical connector from the throttle

body by sliding the red clip outward and depress-

ing the tab. (See Fig. 1AE)

AF. Remove the four (4) 10mm-headed screws secur-

ing the throttle body to the intake manifold. These

fasteners will not be reused. Remove the throttle

body and set it aside for later reinstallation, ensur-

ing that the sealing gasket remains in the intake

manifold. (See Fig. 1AF)

Fig. 1AF: Throttle Body Fasteners

Fig. 1AD: MAF Insert

(shown with OEM airbox removed)

Fig. 1AE: Throttle Body Connector