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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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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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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-
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6.
NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.
If equipped, remove the transmission lower cooler tube fitting.
7. NOTE: To avoid disturbing the transmission oil cooler fittings, use a backup wrench.
If equipped, remove the upper transmission cooler tube fitting.
8. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Klj . 2 ba
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9. Remove the radiator supports.
10. Remove the 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 303 - 12 . Klj . 3 ba
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