2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Oil Level Indicator and Tube 
Removal and Installation  1. Remove the oil level indicator. 
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to  Exhaust Manifol

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Oil Pan 
Removal  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to  Section 303 - 12  . 
3. Remove the radiator

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Install the special tool. 
5. Using the special tools, support the engine. 
6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to 
Section 100 - 02  . 
7. Remove the two engine mou

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to 
Section 100 - 02  . 
11. Drain the engine oil.  �zRemove the oil pan drain plug. 
12. Using the special tool, compress the fron

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 15.
NOTE:  Do not completely remove the bolts. 
Loosen the front subframe bolts. 
16. Lower the front subframe. 
17. NOTE:  Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It may be reusable. Inspect the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Installation 
1.  CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other 
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges 
which make leak

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages. 
�zStage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb- in). 
�z Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft). 
�z Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees. 
6. Insta