2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Key Release Button 
Removal 
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.  1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock c

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Remove the release button handle and the spring. 
Installation  1. NOTE:  When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms 
may occur while the vehicle relearns its ad

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS 
SECTION 303-
00: Engine System — General Information  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications 
Item  Specification 
Lubricants and Sealants 
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Engine 
NOTE: 
This section contains information, steps and procedures that may not be specific to your 
engine. 
This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and te

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 
Engine 
SECTION 303-
00: Engine System — General Information  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s) 
Commercially Available 
Leakdown Tester 
—
Quick Disconnect Compr

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Inspection and Verification 
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following char

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REFER to the Powertrain 
Control/Emissions Diagnosis 
(PC/ED) manual. 
�z Damaged charging 
system/battery.  �z
REFER to  Section 414 - 00  . 
�z Burnt valve.  �zINSTALL a new valve. 
�z Worn piston.