2003 FORD MUSTANG fuel

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover RH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the RH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 07C .
2. Remove the A/C condenser to evaporator tube. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
03 .
3. Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 412 -
03 .
4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
6. Disconnect the fuel hose spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 -
00 .
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Klj . 1 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover LH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the Hydro Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
2. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 07C .
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and unclip the wiring harness from the stud.
4. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, EGR vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential pressure feedback EGR
system.
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Klj . 1 ba
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6. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR system.
7. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid and the actuator.
8. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the fuel pulse damper and the EGR vacuum regulator
solenoid, and position the vacuum harness aside. 9. Remove the vacuum accessory bracket mounting nut. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
4. Drain the supercharger cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03B .
5. Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
6. Remove the hood- to-body ground strap. 7. NOTE: Mark the hood hinge locations to aid in hood installation. SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) Klj . 1 ba
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12. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical
connectors.
13. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
14. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
15. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 -
00 . Klj . 3 ba
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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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pressure feedback EGR system.
9. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR system.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid and the actuator.
11. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the fuel pulse damper and the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid.
12. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EGR valve. Klj . 4 ba
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25. Remove the fuel charging wiring harness bracket bolt.
26. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
27. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
28. Unclip the harness from the bracket. Klj . 8 ba
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