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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal 1. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal in
this section.
2. Remove the oil filter adapter. For additional information, refer to Oil Filter Adapter in this section.
3. Remove the three bolts shown. Loosen the fourth bolt (hidden below the power steering tube) and position the power steering pump aside.
4. Remove the A/C muffler bracket nut.
5. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual 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
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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17. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.
18. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hoses and remove the supercharger hose and tube
assembly.
19. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector. 20. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket. Klj . 4 ba
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21. Remove the nut.
22. Disconnect the power steering hoses and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable
container.
23. Remove the fasteners and the power steering reservoir. 24. Remove the nut and the position the power steering hose aside. Klj . 5 ba
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4. Install the wiring harness bracket and the nut.
5. Install the supercharger belt idler support bracket assembly and fasteners.
6. Install the power steering hose bracket nut.
7. Install the power steering reservoir and the fasteners. Klj . 9 ba
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8. Connect the power steering hoses.
9. Install the power steering hose nut.
10. Attach the wiring harness to the power steering bracket.
11. Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector. Klj . 10 ba
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26. Position the power steering pump and install the bolts.
27. Install the oil filter adapter. For additional information, refer to
Oil Filter Adapter in this section.
28. Install the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal in this
section.
29. Fill and bleed the engine coolant and the supercharger coolant. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A and
Section 303 - 03B .
30. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil. Klj . 14 ba
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33. Remove the degas bottle return hose.
34. Remove the nuts and the degas bottle.
35. Disconnect the power steering hoses.
36. Remove the fasteners, and the power steering reservoir and bracket. Klj . 8 ba
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37. Remove the power steering hose bracket.
38. Disconnect the supercharger degas hose.
39. Remove the bolts and the supercharger degas bottle.
40. Disconnect the radiator lower hose. Klj . 9 ba
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