Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Radiator

Removal and Installation

1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

2. NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar.

Disconnect the two coolant hoses.

Radiator

3. Remove the bolts and the radiator.

Radiator

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Water Pump
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section ...

    Degas Bottle
    Removal and Installation 1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. 2. Disconnect the coolant hoses. ...

    Other materials:

    Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Dra ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: The timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the valve and pistons will result. Compress the tensioner plunger, using an edge of a vise. 2. While holding the ratchet mechanism, push the ratchet arm back into the tensioner ...

    Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
    Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. 1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. 2. ...