radiator FORD MUSTANG 2003 Service Manual

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 -
03B .
3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
5. Remove the radiator sight shield.
6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-
D001 (D78P-5310- A) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) 3-
Bar Engine Support Kit
303- F072
Material Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or
equivalent WSE-
M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153- H Klj . 1 ba
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18. Install the two engine mount nuts.
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to
Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Fill the engine crankcase with clean engine oil.
22. Install the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
23. Install the manifold and tube assembly— accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional
information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
24. Install the radiator sight shield.
25. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
26. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
27. Install the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
28. Start the engine and check for leaks. Klj . 10 ba
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9. Disconnect the electrical connector.
10. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
11. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 -
00 .
12. Remove the upper radiator hose (8260).
13. Disconnect the throttle cable, and the speed control cable, and remove the throttle return spring. Klj . 3 ba
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27.
NOTE: The lifting bracket bolts will be installed when the vehicle is raised.
Position the RH lifting bracket.
28. Install the LH lifting bracket.
29. Disconnect the radiator vent hose from the degas bottle.
30. Remove the degas bottle return hose. Klj . 7 ba
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51. Disconnect and remove the lower hose from the radiator.
52.
NOTE: Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
53. Remove the bolt and the anti- rotation clip.
54. Loosen the fitting and disconnect the high pressure hose from the power steering pump. Klj . 13 ba
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21. Position the clip and install the bolt.
22. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
23. Connect the lower radiator hose.
24. Connect the hose to the oil filter adapter. Klj . 7 ba
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42. Connect the radiator vent hose to the degas bottle.
43. Remove the LH lifting bracket.
44. Remove the RH lifting bracket.
45. Connect the A/C tube. Klj . 12 ba
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58. Connect the throttle cable and the speed control actuator cable, and install the throttle return
spring.
59. Install the upper radiator hose.
60. Connect the wiring connector.
61. Install the air cleaner assembly. 1. Install the air cleaner and the outlet tube as an assembly
2. Install the bolt. Klj . 16 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 15.2 L (4.0 gal)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A in
(Oregon VC -7-B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- B5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Gasket Adhesive TA-
6 WSS-
M2G408- A Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open (4.6L 2V) 87-
93°C (192- 199°F) Starts to open (3.8L) 86.7-
90.6°C (189- 196°F) Starts to open (Cobra) 80-
83°C (175- 182°F) Fully open 104°C (219°F)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Cylinder block drain plug 20 15 —
Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube nut 35 26 —
Fan shroud bolts 10 — 89
Fan motor bolts 10 — 89
Degas bottle nuts 10 — 89
Coolant expansion tank bracket bolts 10 — 89
Radiator support bracket bolts 30 22 —
Transmission fluid cooler fittings 30 22 —
Coolant outlet connection bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bracket bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bolts (4.6L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube nuts (Supercharged engine) 25 18 —
Coolant hose mounting bolt 25 18 — Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Cooling
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant VC -7-A (in Oregon VC -7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the
system. Do not mix coolant types.
NOTE: The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
The 4.6L cooling system components include the:
zblock heater
z engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
z fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly
z radiator
z pressure relief cap
z radiator draincock
z coolant pump
z coolant thermostat
z oil filter adapter
z radiator overflow hose
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
The radiator overflow hose circulates the coolant.
The coolant thermostat:
zcontrols the engine coolant temperature.
z allows for quicker engine warm- up.
The degas bottle/coolant expansion tank:
zprovides a location for service fill.
z contains coolant expansion and system pressurization.
z provides air separation during operation.
z replenishes the engine coolant to the system.
The engine coolant flows:
zfrom the lower radiator hose to the coolant pump.
z from the coolant pump to the engine block and the cylinder heads.
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