FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Support Straps
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will
remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must
be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in this section.
2. Slide the strap and the retaining pin into the recess and remove the strap retaining pin.
3. Remove the strap.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Pump Module
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in this section.
2. NOTE: For installation, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Remove the module assembly flange bolts.
3. Clean the area around the fuel delivery module mounting flange.
4. Lift the fuel pump, carefully detach the fuel float arm and remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
5. NOTE: Install a new fuel pump O- ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Removal
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in this section.
2. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe housing.
3. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe rubber boot- to-floor pan.
4. Remove the hose attached to the upper part of the pipe.
5. Rotate the pipe downward to clear the filler pipe pocket and pull it into the trunk area.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Filter
Removal
WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will
remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must
be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Disconnect the filter push connect fittings. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
5. Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Open the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch electrical connector and screws and remove the switch.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Acceleration Control
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and
shaft.
zThe accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide- open throttle
(WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
z Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not
contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
z The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not
serviceable.
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1 9725 Accelerator pedal and shaft
2 9A758 Accelerator cable
3 9728 Accelerator cable bracket, 3.8L
4 9728 Accelerator cable bracket, 4.6L (2V)
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