Vortech 2005-2009 Ford 4.6L 3V Mustang GT Air-Air Cooler - Manual (Page 9)

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A. Disconnect the battery.
B. Remove the six nylon clips retaining the
upper radiator core support cover. (See
Fig. 1-a.)
C. Loosen the four hose clamps securing the
supercharger discharge tube from the
supercharger to the throttle body.
Disconnect the by-pass valve hoses
where they connect to the inlet and dis-
charge tubes. Disconnect the by-pass
valve vacuum line where it connects at
the fuel rail. Set the by-pass valve aside
to be reinstalled in a later step. Remove
the discharge tube and set it aside. It will
not be reused.
D. Unplug the MAF connection from the
meter. Loosen the hose clamps securing
the inlet ducts to the supercharger and
inlet duct support bracket. Remove the
inlet duct assembly and set it aside to be
reinstalled in a later step
E. Disconnect the oil feed and oil drain lines.
F. Using a 1/2" ratchet wrench loosen the
accessory belt tensioner and remove the
belt from the supercharger pulley only. Tie
the belt back away from the supercharger
temporarily.
G. Remove the five 9/16" headed screws
securing the supercharger to its mounting
plate.
H. Remove the supercharger from the vehi-
cle.
Fig. 1-a
nylon CliPS
1. PREPARATION AND REMOVAL
NOTE: Temporarily cap the oil lines to protect
your engine from foreign particles.
NOTE: A 9/16" ratchet wrench will greatly aid in
this step.