justindewoody Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I just removed the front clip of the car to install the high capacity heat exchanger I ordered from Evo. Dude, it was SUPER easy. Just a few (like 11) small bolts, 2 on top and about 9 underneath, and the thing pops right off! It's very, very simple so if any of you are hesitant like I was about doing the new heat exchanger...don't be. It's a piece of cake. I have included some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Did Ford include the brake duct openings in the back of the lower grill of the 2010 too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Did Ford include the brake duct openings in the back of the lower grill of the 2010 too? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTSnake Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wow Justin!!! You don't waste anytime... Did you get your Stage Zero in also? Will totally transform car. It's amazing what a pulley and tune do to these GT500's. Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wow Justin!!! You don't waste anytime... Did you get your Stage Zero in also? Will totally transform car. It's amazing what a pulley and tune do to these GT500's. Enjoy!!! I'm waiting on them to be shipped overnight. Should have the stuff on Tuesday. I just ordered it then went out into the garage to start trying to figure out how to remove the front clip. It took me about 30 minutes to figure out how the thing is attached to the car, then it took about 5 or 10 minutes to get it off once I figured it out. I'm super excited and can't wait to get the kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Thanks for the post, it makes me feel better about doing that job as many of us will be folowing in your footsteps in the near future. It's exciting to see the diff items coming out from the main vendors on daily basis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Very informative post Justindewoody. While I'm not intending on doing any modifications to my car...It's still great to know things that might come in handy somewhere down the road. It does look scary however with that whole front end off the car - even though I know it's not that drastic in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixxer Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Told you it was easy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTSnake Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Gotta love this S197 platform...Ford made it real easy to work on. The 07-09 comes off just as easy!!! The previous Mustangs I've had were not this easy to remove or replace, a manual was a must and patience. Good luck with install Tues.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Can you do a sample snapshot of the bolt locations??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Can you do a sample snapshot of the bolt locations??? I will do my best...give me a few minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Here's a picture that has arrows pointing to the bolt locations. They are small screw type bolts and are silver in color with a large washer at the head. The 9 arrows pointing to the bottom of the panel are underneath the car. The 2 arrows at the top are on the top of the front bumper under the hood. Also, there are 2 bolts and 1 screw in each wheel well that must be removed. They hold the bumper to the wheel well. It's very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denohew Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Man, you must have some big 'ol balls to take the front clip off yourself! That looks scary to me! Rock on, denohew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 thx for the pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpeddler Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 justin, are there any special tools that one wouldn't already have in their toolchest that are needed? And wiring, for this ehat exchanger I believe some wiring needs to be changed, does this look like it will be hard? My toolbox is not overflowing with tools, lol. Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 justin, are there any special tools that one wouldn't already have in their toolchest that are needed? And wiring, for this ehat exchanger I believe some wiring needs to be changed, does this look like it will be hard? My toolbox is not overflowing with tools, lol. Thx! No special tools required...just basic stuff like a ratchet and/or small wrenches. Very simple. No wiring changes for the heat exchanger...that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixxer Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Stuff is on its way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Stuff is on its way! You sir...are the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Stuff is on its way! There is no wiring to be done or to be changed with the heat exchanger I ordered, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 There is no wiring to be done or to be changed with the heat exchanger I ordered, right? So Justin, one question... When you took off the front clip, which bolts come out first? Also, did you have to remove the black plastic chin splitter first? Or does it stay attached as one piece? I am nervous about removing this thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 So Justin, one question...When you took off the front clip, which bolts come out first? Also, did you have to remove the black plastic chin splitter first? Or does it stay attached as one piece? I am nervous about removing this thing... I was also very apprehensive and nervous about it, but once I got into it, I realized just how very simple it is. Don't be scared of it. It's SUPER EASY. Here's what you do...remove the 2 bolts on the top of the clip under the hood. They are the ones that hold the grille onto the radiator shroud. Then you remove the 3 screws/bolts in the wheel well on each side. Then you get underneath the front end of the car and you will see 9 small silver colored hex bolts...remove them. This allows the panel underneath to become free from the fascia. Remove the panel. Then you need to grab the side of the bumper/front clip at the wheel well where it meets the fender...and pull. It will pop loose. It is just kinda clipped in. Do this for both sides. Then your entire front clip is free. Just pick it up and it comes right off the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I was also very apprehensive and nervous about it, but once I got into it, I realized just how very simple it is. Don't be scared of it. It's SUPER EASY. Here's what you do...remove the 2 bolts on the top of the clip under the hood. They are the ones that hold the grille onto the radiator shroud. Then you remove the 3 screws/bolts in the wheel well on each side. Then you get underneath the front end of the car and you will see 9 small silver colored hex bolts...remove them. This allows the panel underneath to become free from the fascia. Remove the panel. Then you need to grab the side of the bumper/front clip at the wheel well where it meets the fender...and pull. It will pop loose. It is just kinda clipped in. Do this for both sides. Then your entire front clip is free. Just pick it up and it comes right off the car! Thx Man, I may be doing it today if time allows... And love the new pic of your baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thx Man, I may be doing it today if time allows...And love the new pic of your baby. Thanks my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks my friend. You betcha... Oh, and unless you already have, I think we need some pics under the hood of your beast. Like the fuel rails and pulley, etc... Show em off bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 You betcha... Oh, and unless you already have, I think we need some pics under the hood of your beast. Like the fuel rails and pulley, etc... Show em off bro! Here's a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaZ Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks so much for this very infomative thread. I too am doing the HE (along with pulley, intake, plugs, idler and some suspension stuff) on my next free weekend so it makes me feel much better. BTW, I'm custom tuning it on a Mustang dyno that day so it should be interesting..... . I'll keep ya posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Here's a few... SHHHHAA-WEEEEET!!! :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magilla12 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks for this, I was stuck, afraid to pull on it, it came right off.. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pucky Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 hey magilla you pull out on the front bumper right . imean towards the front not the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magilla12 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 hey magilla you pull out on the front bumper right . imean towards the front not the bottom You pull out where the front clip meets the finder at the finder well, it is just snapped in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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