Ford Mustang Quiz
Engine

Bypass Tube - Cobra

In this manual: Engine
Service Information — 34Suspension — 63Driveline — 80Brake System — 74Steering System — 42Engine — 329Automatic Transmission — 84Manual Transmission, Clutch and Transfer Case — 64Exhaust System — 8Fuel System — 39Climate Control System — 76Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 25Battery and Charging System — 19Audio Systems — 14Lighting — 24Electrical Distribution — 8Electronic Feature Group — 11Body — 173Frame and Mounting — 6General Information — 1
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Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1

Removal and Installation

1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

2. Disconnect the radiator upper hose and the radiator lower hose.

Bypass Tube - Cobra

3. Remove the supercharger belt. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and unclip the wiring harness from the stud.

Bypass Tube - Cobra

5. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.

Remove the coolant bypass nuts.

Bypass Tube - Cobra

6. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.

Remove the bolts and the coolant bypass tube.

Bypass Tube - Cobra

7. NOTE: Install new bypass tube O-rings and lubricate them, using premium engine coolant.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

8. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

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