Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. when you are sure all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. NOTE: Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.
Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the intercooler cooling system.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
syste ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Bezel
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handle. Do not ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
5. To install, reverse t ...
Information contained on the tire sidewall
Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identifi ...
