2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11. Disconnect the following: 
�zIgnition coil electrical connector. 
�z Radio interference capacitor electrical connector. 
�z Spark plug wires. 
12. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 
13. NOTE:  For ease

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14. Remove and discard the upper intake manifold gasket. 
Installation  1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket. 
2. NOTE:  Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure the bolts

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb- in). 
�z Stage 2: Rotate an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn). 
3. Connect the vacuum hose. 
4. Connect the following:  �zIgnition coil electrical connector. 
�z Ra

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Connect the vacuum hoses. 
6. Connect the PCV tube. 
7. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system electrical and vacuum connections. 
8. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electr

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Position the accelerator cable bracket and install the bolts. 
10. Connect the accelerator and speed control cables to the throttle body cam. 
11. Connect the EVAP return tube and the TP sensor ele

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Install the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to 
Section 303 - 12  . 
14. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to  Section 414 - 01

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Lower Intake Manifold 
Removal  1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to  Upper Intake Manifold  in 
this section. 
2. Partially drain the cooling

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8. Remove the heater bypass tube. For additional information, refer to 
Section 303 - 03A  . 
9. Disconnect the heater hose. 
10. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum tube. 
11. Disco