Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bypass Tube - Mach I

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. Remove the air intake scoop and bracket. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the bypass tube.

Bypass Tube - Mach I

4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Bypass Tube - Mach I

5. Disconnect the engine temperature control (ECT) sensor electrical connector.

Bypass Tube - Mach I

6. Remove the bolts and the bypass tube.

Bypass Tube - Mach I

7. NOTE: Do not cut the O-ring seal during tube installation into cylinder heads or engine coolant leakage may occur.

NOTE: Wipe the O-ring sealing surface on the cylinder heads with a soft cloth, if necessary and lubricate the O-ring seal. Use premium engine coolant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure

8. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

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