Radiator/Cooling System - Factory Five Racing MK4 ROADSTER Assembly Manual

transmission mount, and the drive shaft). Think of this job as a reverse assembly line and it will go
faster. If you are getting ready to disassemble a Mustang, please refer to the "donor parts list"
Appendix. A Chilton's repair manual has quite good step-by-step disassembly instructions for each
assembly. We have tried to be helpful here but a Chilton's manual or any other quality manual will
make it that much easier. Many manuals licensed by Ford use excellent Ford drawings, schematics and
diagrams.
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When in doubt, don't throw it out. That one little OEM bolt could save you a trip to the auto
parts store.

Radiator/Cooling System

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Metric sockets, extensions, large pliers, and waste container/bucket.
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Mustang radiator, hoses and fan shroud w/overflow reservoir. Refer to Appendix B.
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Try to avoid spilling used coolant.
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Take care when handling the Mustang radiator.
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When removing the A/C system make sure that an authorized service center evacuates the Freon
in your A/C system. Dispose of hazardous waste correctly.
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If your car was in a front collision and the radiator shroud and reservoir were damaged and you
would like to use them, the Ford part number for the shroud is E6ZZ-8146-A and the reservoir
part number is F2ZZ-8A080-B.
Place a bucket under the radiator drain petcock on the lower passenger side of the radiator
Loosen the radiator drain petcock with pliers.
Collect all of the used coolant and dispose of the coolant properly (local garage or parts store).
Loosen and remove the upper radiator hose clamp at engine block. There may be residual fluid in hoses
so try to avoid spilling.
Loosen and remove the upper and lower hose clamps at the radiator.
Remove the upper radiator hose.
Use duct tape or zip ties to secure the lower radiator hose up to the power steering pump area so that it
will not spill fluid as the engine is removed later.
Remove the fan clutch from the water pump shaft so that it is sitting in the fan shroud.
Loosen the bolts on the brackets at the top of radiator.
Lift the radiator, shroud and the fan up and out of the engine bay. Discard the 1987-1993 fan. Keep the
shroud. You will not need the 1987-1993 Mustang fan since a 16" electric fan is included in the kit.
If the car was fitted with A/C, remove the condenser at this time.
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If you started with a good running car that has the A/C system intact it's your environmental
responsibility to have the Freon removed and disposed of safely. Do not release this into the
ozone.
Store the radiator, fan shroud and overflow reservoir in a safe place.
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