FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator. zInstall the nuts.
z Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket. Klj . 5 ba
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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Lower the engine.
7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Install the RH engine mount nut.
9. Install the LH engine mount nut. Klj . 6 ba
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10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the special tools.
12. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
13. Install the radiator sight shield.
14. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 . Klj . 7 ba
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
All vehicles
1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
4. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
5. Disconnect the hood ground strap. SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
equivalent Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-
00071 or equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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6. Remove the hood (16612).
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect the generator (10346).
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the battery positive cable.
9. NOTE: Place a suitable container under the pump. Klj . 2 ba
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Disconnect the power steering pump (3A674).
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8620).
12. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control cable. Klj . 3 ba
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14. Position the accelerator cable bracket (9723) aside.
zRemove the bolts.
15. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659) and the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
16. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube (19D734). For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
17. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
18. Disconnect the fuel supply line (9J337). For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
19. Disconnect the heater hoses (12270). Klj . 4 ba
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20. Disconnect the following connectors:
z42- pin electrical connector
z 16-pin electrical connector
z 8-pin electrical connector
z A/C pressure switch
21. Position the wire harness aside.
22. Disconnect the connector and the vacuum tube. Klj . 5 ba
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23. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube (9G271).
24. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section 100 - 02 .
25. Remove the starter motor (11002). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 06 .
26. Remove the dual converter Y- pipe (5F250). For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
27. Remove the bracket.
28. Remove the bracket. zRemove the nut. Klj . 6 ba
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