Flex-a-Lite 52185 Installation Instructions

Mustang Radiator and Fan Combo #52185
or Mustang Radiator #52100

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removal of the original radiator and fan:

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check the clearance of these bolts on the backside of the pulley to the water
pump. After tightened, there should be no less than 1/4" of clearance to the
water pump. If they are too close, they may cause severe damage to the water pump upon start-up. It may be
necessary to replace these bolts with shorter ones (refer to detail 4).
Fits 1979-1993 Mustang 5.0L
1. BE SURE THE ENGINE IS COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING!!
2. FOR YOUR SAFETY, disconnect the
negative battery cable before proceeding
with the installation.
3. Utilizing the drain plug on the
passenger's side of the radiator, start
draining the coolant. It may be necessary to
remove the radiator cap to release the
vacuum inside the radiator for better
draining (see detail 1).
4. If equipped, remove the sensor wire
from the lid of the overflow bottle (see
detail 2).
5. Disconnect the overflow bottle hose
from the radiator.
6. Remove the two (2) bolts and clips from
the top of the factory shroud. (see detail 3)
7. Remove the four (4) bolts holding the
fan to the water pump pulley with a 1/2"
open-end wrench. Note: Save these bolts to
be used later (see detail 4).
8. Lift the original shroud and fan out of
the vehicle at the same time. If your ve-
hicle is equipped with an overflow bottle
attached to the shroud, it is not necessary
to remove the overflow bottle separately.
9. Note:If replacing Radiator only, reatach
fan to water pump. Replace the four (4)
bolts that held the fan to the water pump
with a 1/2" socket or wrench. Be sure to
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