radiator FORD MUSTANG 2003 User Guide

1. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic
balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block (6010). Turn the engine balance shaft driven
gear so that the timing mark lines up with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive
gear (6A303).
2. NOTE: If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and
the camshaft keyway will be at 6 o'clock on the camshaft.
Install the bolts.
3. Install the radiator fan and shroud assembly.
4. Connect the connector and install the pin- type retainer. Klj . 2 ba
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Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose.
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
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17. Install the LH engine mount nut.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Remove the special tools.
20. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
21. Install the radiator sight shield. Klj . 11 ba
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Engine Support Insulators
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). 1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts. 3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. SECTION 303-
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
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F072 Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-
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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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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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32. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
33. Connect the upper radiator hose.
34. Connect the lower radiator hose.
35. Connect the power steering pump.
zConnect the power steering return hose.
z Position the clamp. Klj . 8 ba
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Intake Manifold
Removal 1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and return spring.
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35. Connect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring.
36. Connect the upper radiator hose.
37. Connect the upper radiator hose to the water outlet adapter.
38. Connect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to
Section 310 - 00 .
39. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 . Klj . 19 ba
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Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
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01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20 QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Premium Engine Coolant
VC-
4A (In Canada CXC- 10; In
Oregon VC- 5) or equivalent ESE-
M97B44-
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