fuel cap FORD MUSTANG 2003 User Guide

10. Connect the following connectors:
zLH fuel injectors
z LH ignition coils
11. Connect the following generator connectors: zVoltage regulator
z Battery supply
12. Install the wiring harness retainers to the power steering reservoir bracket.
13. Connect the following connectors: zLH radio ignition interference capacitor
z CMP sensor 14. Connect the coolant reservoir electrical connector. Klj . 10 ba
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20. Lower the vehicle.
21. Connect the 16 pin connector.
22. Connect the following connectors:
zECT sensor
z RH radio ignition interference capacitor
23. Connect the following connectors: zPCV hose
z Four fuel injectors
z Four ignition coils Klj . 12 ba
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24. Unclip the harness from the bracket.
25. Lower the vehicle.
26.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.
27. Disconnect the eight fuel injectors. Klj . 6 ba
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Item Part
Number Description
1 — Engine control sensor wiring 42 pin electrical
connector
2 — 16 pin electrical connector
3 — Engine control jumper harness electrical connector
4 — RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical
connector
5 — Transmission main control harness electrical
connector.
6 — Fuel injector electrical connectors
7 — Heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve
electrical connector.
8 — Radio ignition interference capacitor electrical
connector
9 — Ignition coil electrical connectors
10 — Generator battery electrical connector
11 — Generator field electrical connector
12 — Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
electrical connector
13 — Fuel pressure sensor electrical connector
14 — Exhaust vacuum regulator (EVR) electrical
connector
15 — Idle air control (IAC) electrical connector
16 — EGR backpressure transducer electrical connector
17 — Power distribution box battery feed electrical wire
18 — Camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical
connector Klj . 2 ba
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19 — 16 pin electrical connector
20 — 16 pin electrical connector
21 — Fuel injector electrical connectors
22 — Throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector
23 — Ignition coil electrical connectors
24 — Radio ignition interference capacitor electrical
connector Klj . 3 ba
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Component Tests
Starter Motor —Voltage Drop Test
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter
solenoid is "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this terminal
that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before
servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch
is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) with the parking
brake control fully applied.
Always make the Digital Multimeter connections at the component terminal rather than at the wiring
end connector. Making a connection at the wiring end connector could result in false readings because
the meter will not pick up a high resistance between the wiring connector and the component.
Starter Motor— Motor Feed Circuit
1. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Perform a battery load test. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 00 .
2. Disconnect the inertia fuel shut off (IFS) switch.
3. Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid S- terminal and the battery positive
(+) terminal.
4. Connect the Digital Multimeter positive lead to the battery positive (+) post. Connect negative lead to the starter solenoid M- terminal. brackets for cracks.
z Check the starter motor mounting
bolts for looseness.
z Is the starter motor mounted
correctly? GO to
D2 .
No
REINSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to
Starter Motor — 3.8L or
Starter Motor — 4.6L in this
section. D2 INSPECT THE STARTER MOTOR
z
Remove the starter motor; refer to
Starter Motor — 3.8L or
Starter Motor — 4.6L in this section.
z Inspect the starter motor for
damage.
z Is the starter motor damaged? Yes
INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to
Starter Motor — 3.8L or
Starter Motor — 4.6L in this section.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
CHECK the starter drive. REFER to Component
Tests, Starter Drive Test in this section. INSTALL a
new starter motor. TEST the system for normal
operation. Klj . 8 ba
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z
prevents hydrocarbon emissions from reaching the atmosphere.
z stores fuel vapors in the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister that are generated during
vehicle operation or hot soak, or vehicle refueling, until they can be consumed by the engine.
z routes the stored fuel vapors to the engine during engine operation.
z is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) which uses various sensor inputs to
calculate the desired amount of purge flow. The PCM regulates the purge flow, induced by the
application of intake manifold vacuum, by varying the duty cycle applied to the EVAP canister
purge valve.
z has an evaporative emission test port for test purposes.
The fuel vapors are routed:
zfrom the fuel tank through the fuel vapor control valve and fuel vapor vent valve.
z to the EVAP canister through a vapor line.
z to the engine when the EVAP canister purge valve is opened by the PCM.
The fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor:
zmonitors the pressure levels in the fuel tank.
z communicates the pressure reading to the PCM during the OBDII leak test.
z is located in- line above the fuel tank and is serviced as part of the fuel vapor control valve tube
assembly.
The evaporative emission canister:
zis located in the left rear quarter panel.
z contains activated carbon.
z stores fuel vapor.
The fuel tank filler cap:
zrelieves system pressure above 14 kPa (56.21 inches H
2 O).
z relieves system vacuum below 3.8 kPa (15.26 inches H
2 O).
The canister vent solenoid: zis normally open.
z seals the EVAP system for the inspection and maintenance (I/M 240) test and OBDII leak and
pressure tests.
z is mounted to the evaporative emission canister.
z is repaired as a separate item.
The evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve:
zis normally closed.
z regulates purging of the EVAP canister.
z is controlled by the PCM. Klj . 2 ba
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Evaporative Emissions
Evaporative Emission System
SECTION 303-
13: Evaporative Emissions 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Evaporative Emission System
Leak Tester
310-
F007 (134- 00056) or
equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-
F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418- F052, or equivalent scan
tool Item Part Number Description
1 9030 Fuel filler cap
2 9B593 Fuel vapor vent valve
3 9C052 Fuel tank pressure sensor
4 9C915 Evaporative emission canister purge valve
5 9F945 Canister vent solenoid
6 9D653 Evaporative emission canister
7 9002 Fuel tank
8 9B190 Fuel vapor control valve
9 9189 Fuel filler pipe check valve Klj . 1 ba
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Principles of Operation
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve
The EVAP canister purge valve is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The EVAP
canister purge valve controls the flow of fuel vapors from the EVAP canister to the engine intake
manifold during various engine operating modes. The EVAP canister purge valve is normally closed.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister
Fuel vapors from the fuel tank are stored in the EVAP canister. When the engine is running, the vapors
are purged from the EVAP canister for combustion.
Canister Vent Solenoid
During the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Test Monitor, Evaporative Emissions Repair
Verification Drive Cycle, and the Evaporative Emission System Leak Test, the canister vent solenoid is
closed to allow a vacuum to be drawn on the fuel tank at a specific level. The canister vent solenoid is
normally open.
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor
The fuel tank pressure sensor is used to measure the fuel tank pressure during the Evaporative
Emissions Monitor Test. The fuel tank pressure sensor is mounted in the fuel vapor control valve tube
as it crosses over the fuel tank.
Fuel Vapor Control Valve
The fuel vapor control valve is normally between the EVAP canister and the fuel vapor vent valve. Its
function is to prevent the flow of liquid fuel into the EVAP canister or up to the canister purge valve
during refueling, and to prevent the collection of liquid fuel in the fuel vapor hoses by overfilling the fuel
tank.
Fuel Vapor Vent Valve (FVV) Assembly
The fuel vapor vent valve (FVV) assembly is mounted on the top of the fuel tank. It is used to control
the flow of fuel vapors entering the EVAP system. The head portion of the assembly prevents the fuel
tank from overfilling during refueling. The assembly also has a spring float, which prevents liquid fuel
from entering the vapor delivery system under severe handling or vehicle rollover conditions. In the
upright position, the open bottom of the float will lift and shut off the orifice. Under severe handling
conditions, the spring will push the float closed when angles allow liquid fuel to reach the orifice. In a
rollover condition, the weight of the open bottom float and spring pressure will close the orifice.
Fuel Filler Pipe Check Valve
The fuel filler pipe check valve is an intricate part of the fuel filler pipe. It is intended to prevent liquid
fuel from re-entering the fuel filler pipe from the fuel tank on refueling or roll over conditions.
Fuel Filler Cap
The fuel filler cap is used to prevent fuel spill and to close the EVAP system to the atmosphere.
Evaporative Emission System Monitor
When a fault occurs, the EVAP system monitor is reset to NO and a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is
set in the PCM memory. After the DTC is repaired, the vehicle drive cycle must be completed to reset
the monitor in preparation for inspection and maintenance testing. EVAP Emission System Leak Test Klj . 2 ba
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To start the testing, conditions of stable purging and vehicle speed must be satisfied. During the first
stage, the canister vent solenoid is closed, while the EVAP canister purge valve remains open,
applying and building vacuum in the system as indicated by the FTP sensor. This phase checks for
major leaks in the EVAP system.
In the second stage, the EVAP canister purge valve closes and the system looks for minimal decay
rate in the EVAP vacuum, indicating the absence of any small EVAP system leaks.
The last stage is entered only if stage two of the leak test has failed and checks whether the failed test
was due to excess vapor generation. It monitors fuel vapor generation rate. Initially, the canister vent
solenoid is opened to equalize EVAP system pressure to atmosphere. Then the canister vent solenoid
is closed, allowing pressure to build if vapor generation is present in sufficient quantity. If the rate of
generation is found to be too high, the EVAP running loss system leak test is aborted. If not, then a
small leak is diagnosed.
On-
Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System
The basic elements forming the ORVR system are as follows:
zThe fuel filler pipe forms a seal to prevent vapors from escaping the fuel tank while liquid is
entering the fuel tank. Liquid in the one inch diameter tube blocks vapors from rushing back up
the fuel filler pipe.
z A fuel vapor control valve controls the flow of vapors out of the fuel tank. The valve closes when
the liquid level reaches a height associated with fuel tank usable capacity. The valve
accomplishes the following:
„limits the total amount of fuel that can be dispensed into the fuel tank
„ prevents liquid gasoline from exiting the fuel tank when submerged (as well as when
tipped well beyond a horizontal plane as part of the vehicle rollover protection in road
accidents)
„ minimizes vapor flow resistance during anticipated refueling conditions
z Fuel vapor tubing connects the fuel vapor control valve to the EVAP canister. This routes the
fuel tank vapors, displaced by the incoming liquid, to the EVAP canister.
z A check valve in the fuel filling system prevents liquid from rushing back up the fuel filler pipe
during the liquid flow variations associated with the filler nozzle shut- off.
Between refueling events, the EVAP canister is purged with fresh air so that it may be used again to
store vapors accumulated during engine soaks or subsequent refueling events. The vapors drawn off
of the carbon in the EVAP canister are consumed by the engine.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern is with the evaporative emission (EVAP) system.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical
z
Fuel filler cap
z EVAP test port
z EVAP canister or canister vent solenoid Klj . 3 ba
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