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4. Remove the bolts and the rear seal retainer plate.
5. Mount the engine on a workstand.
6. Remove the special tools.
7. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine coolant.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential Klj . 3 ba
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21. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the LH ignition coils.
22. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
23. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector and unclip the
harness from the stud.
24. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors. Klj . 7 ba
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Remove the coolant bypass studs.
37. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Remove the bolts and the coolant bypass tube.
38. Remove the bolts and the heater water inlet tube.
39. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Remove the fasteners and the LH and RH valve covers. zRemove and discard the gasket, clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Klj . 11 ba
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52. Remove the oil cooler.
53. Remove the bolts, the oil filter adapter and the gasket.
zDiscard the gasket.
54. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter and the oil cooler. zPlug the oil cooler coolant lines.
z Flush the adapter and cooler with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present, install a
new oil filter adapter and oil cooler.
55. Remove the power steering pressure hose.
56. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump. Klj . 15 ba
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIES
Intake Manifold Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Disconnect and remove the PCV hoses.
2. Remove the coolant supply and return manifold.
3. Remove the coolant supply and return tubes and seals. 4. Remove the bolts, the supercharger and the charge air cooler (CAC) assembly. SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
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5. Inspect the CAC plenum gasket and install a new gasket if necessary.
6. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure
7. Tighten the supercharger and CAC cooler assembly-
to-lower intake manifold bolts, in the
sequence shown, in two stages. 1. Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in).
2. Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb- ft).
8. Tighten the coolant supply and return manifold in two stages. 1. Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb- ft).
2. Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees. Klj . 2 ba
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Assembly
NOTE:
Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free from chips, dirt, paint
and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear.
1. Record the main bearing code found on the front of the engine block. Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
516 (T95P-6701- BH) Compressor, Piston Ring
303-
D032 (D81L-6002- C) or
equivalent Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-
448 (T93P-6303- A)
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 SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant
VC
-4-A (in Canada CXC- 10; in
Oregon VC- 5) or equivalent ESE-
M97B44-
A Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Canada VC-7- B) or
equivalent WSS-
M97B51-
A1 Klj . 2 ba
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62. Install the crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in four stages.
zStage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb- ft).
z Stage 2: Loosen the bolt one full turn.
z Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb- ft).
z Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
63. NOTE: Lubricate the O- ring seal with clean engine coolant.
Install the water pump.
64. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts. Klj . 23 ba
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65. Install the supercharger belt idler support bracket assembly.
66.
NOTE: Lubricate the O- rings with clean engine coolant.
NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Install the coolant bypass tube and mounting bolts.
67. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Install the coolant bypass tube studs. Klj . 24 ba
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68.
NOTE: Lubricate the O- ring with clean engine coolant.
Install the heater water inlet tube.
69. NOTE: Lubricate the O- rings with clean engine coolant.
Install the heater water outlet tube and the mounting bolts.
70. NOTE: Inspect the intake manifold gaskets and install new gaskets, if necessary.
Install the intake manifold, supercharger and fuel supply manifold as an assembly, and tighten
the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb- in) in the sequence shown. Klj . 25 ba
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