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7. Position aside the coolant heater outlet tube assembly.
zRemove the bolt.
8. Remove the coolant pump. zRemove the stud.
z Remove the four bolts.
z Remove the four nuts.
9. Clean and inspect the gasket sealing surfaces. Klj . 2 ba
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10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
zInstall a new gasket.
z Tighten the coolant pump stud, bolts and nuts in the sequence shown.
11. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. Klj . 3 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Water Pump —
4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation
Mach I 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
Cobra
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the supercharger drive belt.
4. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.
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03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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5. Remove the belt idler bracket support assembly.
All vehicles 6. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
7. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 05 .
9. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley. Klj . 2 ba
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10. Remove the four bolts and the coolant pump.
11. If necessary, wipe the coolant pump mounting surface with a soft cloth.
12.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once installed in the engine.
Damage to the O- ring seal can occur, causing the coolant pump to leak.
NOTE: Install a new O- ring seal and lubricate with the same clean engine coolant that is
present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 3 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
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 303 - 12 .
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. zRelease the clips.
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.
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Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the degas bottle or coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Degas Bottle — 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V) in this section.
3. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
4. Separate the fan harness from the shroud.
5. Remove the LH bolt. 6. Remove the RH bolt. SECTION 303-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Water Bypass Hose —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the bypass hose.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Degas Bottle —
4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose.
3. Remove the degas bottle return hose.
4. Remove the nuts and the degas bottle.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
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SPECIFICATIONS
a
Use the same type coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.
b The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. SECTION 303-
03B: Supercharger Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity
System capacity L (qts) 3.75 (4.0)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-
A (CXC-10 in
Canada, VC- 5 in Oregon) a ESE-
M97B44- A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in
Oregon VC-7- B)
a b WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- 5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications
System (radiator) kPa (psi) 138 (20)
System (intercooler) kPa (psi) 138 (20)
Cap (relief opening pressure)
kPa (psi) 69 (10)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Water pump bolts 20 — 15
Dropping resistor screw 6 53 —
Degas bottle bolt 10 89 —
Intercooler radiator support bracket-
to-bumper bolts 12 — 9
Intercooler radiator support bracket bolts 10 89 — Klj . 1 ba
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