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:
Removal
1. Remove the rear defrost connectors if necessary.
2. Remove the nuts retaining the well sling and convertible top tacking
strips.
3. Remove the three tacking strips.
4. Mark the top of the convertible top skin around the top of all three
tacking s ...
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically
to
make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle
and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts.
Replace if necessary. All vehicle ...
Electronic Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
H10PM Refrigerant Leak
Detector With Battery
216-00001 or equivalent
CAUTION: Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C
leak testing is to
be carried out. If the surrounding air is contaminated with refri ...
