Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding

Supercharger Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding









Draining

WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: Recover the coolant in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, recycle or dispose of it correctly. Using contaminated coolant may result in damage to the cooling system components.

NOTICE: The Supercharger (SC) cooling system is filled with Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant.

NOTE: Dirty, rusty or contaminated coolant requires replacement.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 9 bolts and the lower splash shield.





3. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the 2 RH and the 2 LH screws.






4. Remove the 12 bolts and the front bumper cover lower valance.





5. Disconnect the radiator-to-Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose from the radiator and allow the coolant to drain in a suitable container.

NOTE: The following steps must be performed after the Supercharger (SC) cooling system service has been completed.

6. Connect the radiator-to-CAC (Charge Air Cooler) hose to the radiator.

7. Install the front bumper cover lower valance and the 12 bolts.





8. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the 2 RH and the 2 LH screws.






9. Install the lower splash shield and the 9 bolts.





Filling and Bleeding with a Vacuum Cooling System Refiller

NOTICE: Coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, corrosion protection and cooling efficiency to the cooling system components. In order to obtain these protections, maintain the engine coolant at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.

NOTICE: The Supercharger (SC) cooling system is filled with Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant.

NOTE: When adding coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water.

1. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
1. Add Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange color). Use the same type of coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.

2. Do not add or mix any other engine coolant. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.

3. Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause damage from overheating or freezing.

4. Do not mix with recycled coolant. Use of such coolants can harm the cooling system components.


2. Install the vacuum cooling system refiller and follow the manufacturer's instructions to fill and bleed the cooling system.





Filling and Bleeding without a Vacuum Cooling System Refiller

NOTICE: Coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, corrosion protection and cooling efficiency to the cooling system components. In order to obtain these protections, maintain the engine coolant at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.

NOTICE: The Supercharger (SC) cooling system is filled with Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant.

NOTE: When adding coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water.

1. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
1. Add Motorcraft(R) Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange color). Use the same type of coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types.

2. Do not add or mix any other engine coolant. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.

3. Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause damage from overheating or freezing.

4. Do not mix with recycled coolant. Use of such coolants can harm the cooling system components.


2. Fill the degas bottle.

3. Start the engine and allow to run until coolant circulation is observed in the degas bottle. Absence of circulation indicates air is trapped in the system.
- Turn the engine off.


4. Add coolant as needed.

5. Repeat the above procedure to make sure all entrapped air is released.