Edelbrock 5224 User manual

Edelbrock Strut Tower Brace
Catalog #5224
-2001 Mustang GT (Except Cobra)
Please study these instructions carefully before installing your new Strut Tower Brace. If you have any
questions or problems, please contact our Technical Hotline at : 1-800-416-8628 from 7 am –
through Friday, Pacific Standard Time.
ted tools needed for installation:
•9/16 wrench
•7/16 wrench
•5/32 allen wrench
•7/32 allen wrench
•7mm socket and ratchet
•Punch and Hammer
•Drill bits and Drill motor
DISASSEMBLY
1. Unbolt and move out of the way the small fuse block in front of the right side shock tower.
2. Unclip the fuse block in front of the left side shock tower and move out of the way.
3. Remove the windshield wiper arms by lifting them off the windshield and pulling outward on the retaining clip
4. Remove the hood weather strip seal, remove plastic retaining clips in the channel under the seal, gently pull
up on the plastic cowl cover at the base of the windshield, gently pull the
elbow connection on the left side of the windshield. Carefully remove the plastic cowl and set o
5. Remove 7mm screws retaining the plastic firewall cover, and remove the firewall cover.
6. Remove the bolts retaining the right side wiper arm shaft and slide to the right.
1. Carefully set the strut tower brace on to the strut towers, level the bar laterally in the vehicle, be sure to
leave enough material at both strut towers end plates to allow for drilling and bolting. Make sure the brace
the strut towers. Carefully mark the bolt holes using the punch, this will set how the bar
rilling the holes. Drill the holes in the strut towers.
2. Bolt the brace in place using the supplied 1” button head cap screws, AN washers, SAE flat washers, and
3. Using the strut brace as a guide mark the holes in the firewall with the punch. Remov
4. Slip the firewall nut plate into the cowl use the hardened washers as spacers, temporarily use the 3/8 hex
head bolts to retain the nut plate in place. Bolt the nut plate in place using the ¼ button he
SAE washers, and locking nut. Remove the 3/8 hex head bolts and install the strut tower brace use the long
tton head cap screws in the firewall brace with AN washers.

©2001 Edelbrock Corporation Rev. 6/01
PARTS LIST
Edelbrock Corporation
2700 California St.
Torrance, CA 90503
Tech Line: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
PN Qty. Description
25-4049 1Strut Tower Brace Assembly
22-5224 1Installation Kit
It may be necessary to periodically tighten the strut tower hardware. This Strut Tower Brace
can be complemented with other Edelbrock Suspension components and Edelbrock IAS
Shocks and Struts. Check with your retailer.
5. Trim the plastic firewall cover to fit with the strut tower brace and install. Slide and bolt the wiper shaft
e. Replace the plastic cowl cover be sure to reconnect the washer fluid line, install the hood
appropriate location. Fasten the fuse block in its bracket and bolt small fuse
6. Check for any interference with the wiring, throttle cable, transmission kick down cable, and hoses.
ASSEMBLY (Continued)