Bronco L6-300 4.9L VIN Y 1-bbl (1983)
Figure 17 - Opening Header Tabs
1.
Insert the end of a medium tip screwdriver between the end of the header tab and the tank (Figure 17). Then, press the screwdriver blade against
the tank to bend (pry) the tab away from the tank edge. Repeat this procedure for each tab.
NOTE:
Bend (open) the tabs only enough for tank removal.
2.
Lift the tank from the core header when all of the header tabs are bent away from the tank edge.
3.
Remove the O-ring gasket from the header.
Figure 18 - Opening Header Tabs
With Tool BT-8260
1.
Insert the end of Tool BT-8260 between the end of the header tab and the tank (Figure 18). Then, push the tool handle down toward the core to
bend the tab away from the radiator tank. Do not open the tabs more than is necessary for tank removal.
2.
Repeat Step 1 for each header tab. Then, lift the tank from the header.
3.
Remove the O-ring gasket from the header.
