Next you install the supplied belt tensioner to the engine block using the supplied (10mm) bolt. Be sure to align the alignment pin on back side of tensioner to slot. If installed right the tensioner will be sitting at 1 o'clock when in neutral.
Next, remove the upper radiator supports to move the radiator forward making more room for the supercharger. To do this, remove the power steering reservoir and let it hang to expose mounting point. Loosen bolt holding the bushing (2), slip them out of the radiator and then mount the radiator directly to the upper radiator frame, and insert the bushings behind the radiator tabs. then reinstall hardware and power steering reservoir.
The above last pic is for the next step...sorry
Remove the (3) bolts holding the left side of the alternator in place ( two of the bolts are about long enough to hold the JK taillights in place)
Next you bend the lower heater hose up as well. You will need to bring it almost 3"s upwards, again you're making room for the Vortech unit.
You need to pull the shipping plug out of the top of the supercharger next and replace it with the vented brass plug. this is located on top of the unit to the right of the name plate. The dipstick should be at 11 o'clock and this plug is around the 2 o'clock location.
Next you put the blower in. Start by threading the pulleys towards the engine; thread the serpentine belt upwards between the power steering and factory idler. Then slip the belt over the supercharger pulley holding the blower slightly off center clockwise. Align the serpentine belt onto the power steering pump also, leave slack on the drivers side for later in the install. Forgive me for just 3 pics here, it took all hands on deck to maneuver things into the right position.
Once the belt is on the pulley and idler, turn it counter clockwise and thread the first bolt of the supercharger bracket which should align itself with the top most alternator mounting point in the previously removed bolts. The longest bolt should be the easiest to thread and will hold everything in place. The second bolt which holds the blower assemble in place will be the lowest alternator bolt previously removed. Rotate the assembly until its aligned. only thread these bolts loosely until all are in. The third and fourth bolts are 1) remaining on the alternator, thread lightly and 2) the one aligned with the previously installed power steering spacer/relocation bracket. Thread the belt onto all pulleys. Start with the crank pulley working to the water pump pulley as the last. Apply pressure to tensioner and thread belt onto all accessories.
Reposition power steering hose located on power steering box. Just loosen the (18mm) flair nut holding the aluminum hose. It will be repositioned to make room for the intercooler later.
If you have an automatic transmission here is where you remove the transmission cooler. This is where you are advised to remove the grill, if I did it over I would've have removed the grill from the get go....rookie mistake.
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