AC system FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
All vehicles
1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
4. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
5. Disconnect the hood ground strap. SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
equivalent Heavy Duty Floor Crane
014-
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14. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
15. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
16. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR system electrical and vacuum connections.
17. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections. Klj . 5 ba
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70. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system electrical and vacuum connections.
71. Connect the vacuum hoses.
72. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
73. Connect the ignition coil and the radio interference capacitor electrical connectors.
74. Position and connect the LH spark plug wires. Klj . 23 ba
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40. Connect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to
Section 414 - 01 .
41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
42. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
44. Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 . Klj . 10 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
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.
SECTION 303-
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40. Refill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B . Klj . 20 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
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.
SECTION 303-
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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50. Position the crankshaft with the keyway at the 12 o'clock position.
51. Remove the RH and LH timing chain tensioning system from both timing chains.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the timing chain tensioners.
3. Remove the timing chain tensioner arms.
52. Remove the LH and RH timing chains and the crankshaft sprocket. zRemove the RH timing chain from camshaft sprocket.
z Remove the RH timing chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
z Remove the LH timing chain from the camshaft sprocket.
z Remove the LH timing chain and crankshaft sprocket. Klj . 16 ba
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
1. Remove the hood.
2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
5. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
6. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
7. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
8. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Support Bracket, Engine
303-
639 Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D074 (D91P-6001- A) Klj . 1 ba
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44. Connect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet adapter.
45. Connect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to Section 310
- 00 .
46. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
47. Install the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
48. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 -
03B .
49. Fill the fluids to the correct levels.
50. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
51. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
52. Install the hood. Klj . 12 ba
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