2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1.
NOTE:  Lubricate the crankshaft front seal with clean engine oil before assembly. 
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft front seal. 
2. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional infor

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Engine Front Cover 
Removal  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to  Section 414 - 01  . 
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose. 
8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. 
9. Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to 
Section 303 - 0

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector. 
13. Remove the wiring harness pin-
type retainer. 
14. Remove the oil filter. 
15. Remove the retainers and the water pump.  Klj

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16.
 CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front 
cover will be damaged. 
NOTE:  Record the location, type and size of the fasteners. 
Remove the engine front cover.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2.
NOTE:  If the engine front cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed 
and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of 
we

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6.
NOTE:  The number 12 bolt is not part of the tightening sequence. 
Tighten the fasteners to 26 Nm (19 lb- ft) in the sequence shown. 
7. Install a new oil filter. 
8. Install the wiring harness pin

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector. 
10. Connect the lower radiator hose. 
11. Install the camshaft synchronizer assembly. For additional information, refer to  Section 303