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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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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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Engine Coolant
VC
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(yellow color) WSS-
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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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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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Engine Coolant
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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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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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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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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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