Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. when you are sure all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap.
Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.

2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. NOTE: Refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for specific vehicle hook-up.
Using an appropriate cooling system flusher, flush the intercooler cooling system.
Use Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A.
4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding
Draining
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or when the
cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage
to the cooling
syste ...
Water Pump
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling
System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section ...
Other materials:
Opening the convertible top
Note: Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the
convertible top stowage compartment may break the rear glass window
when the top is opened.
Note: Opening the convertible top when the top material is wet may
cause mold or mildew.
The conv ...
Suction Accumulator
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when
repairing the air conditioning
system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C
compressor or
damage to the suction accumulator.
In addition to th ...
Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Engine Oil
XO-5W20-QSP
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Remove the clips.
2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly.
3. Remove the connecting rod ...
