FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

36. Install the A/C muffler.
1. Connect the A/C tube and position the A/C muffler.
2. Install the bracket nut.
37. Install the dual converter H- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
38. Lower the vehicle.
39. Install the shifter. For additional information, refer to Section 307 - 01 or
Section 308 - 03B .
40. Install the degas bottle.
41. Connect the degas bottle return hose. Klj . 11 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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46. Connect the A/C suction tube to the manifold tube.
47. Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator.
48. Connect the hose to the bypass tube.
49. Connect the cables. Klj . 13 ba
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50. Connect the connectors.
51. Position the wiring support bracket and install the nuts.
52. Connect the heater hoses.
53. Connect the vacuum hoses. Klj . 14 ba
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54. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness.
55. Connect the 16-
pin and the 42-pin connectors.
56. Connect the evaporative emissions return tube. 57. Position the cables, and install the bolts. Klj . 15 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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62. Connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
63. Connect the air cleaner outlet pipe at the throttle body.
1. Connect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) inlet tube.
2. Tighten the clamp.
64. NOTE: Use reference marks made during removal to aid in the installation.
Install the hood and the four nuts. Klj . 17 ba
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65. Install the hood-
to-body ground strap.
66. Connect the fuel spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
67. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
68. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
69. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil and check that all other fluids are at the correct levels.
70. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
71. Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 .
72. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
73. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 18 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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Intake manifold bolts 10 — 89
Supercharger drive belt cover 10 — 89
Thermostat housing bolts 10 — 89
Vacuum accessory bracket fasteners 10 — 89
Coolant outlet connection bolts (4.6L 2V) 25 18 —
Coolant outlet connection bolts (4.6L 4V) 10 — 89
Coolant pump bolts (3.8L) 28 21 —
Coolant pump bolts (4.6L) 25 18 —
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bolts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket bolt 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket nuts 25 18 —
Air intake scoop bracket throttle body nut 9 — 80
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 2 ba
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