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:
Hydraulic Control Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable(14301).
2. Disconnect the anti-lock-brake control module electrical connector.
3. NOTE: The 4 wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) with traction
control is shown , the
4WABS without traction control system is ...
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: Upon installation of a new GEM, the module must be
reconfigured. For additional information,
refer to Section.
1. The warning lamps are a GEM controlled system; refer to Section.
2. Verify the customer concern by operating the system in questio ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating
the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil
passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAU ...
