Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Radiator

Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and 4.6L vehicles. The art shown in the procedure is the 4.6L engine.

Mach I

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

All vehicles

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

3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

  • Release the clips.

Radiator

4. Remove the fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud in this section.

5. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.

Radiator

6. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.

If equipped, remove the transmission lower cooler tube fitting.

Radiator

7. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.

If equipped, remove the upper transmission cooler tube fitting.

Radiator

8. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.

Radiator

9. Remove the radiator supports.

Radiator

10. Remove the radiator.

Radiator

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

Mach I

13. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.

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