2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 53.
NOTE:  LH shown; RH similar. 
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides. 
54. NOTE:  LH shown; RH similar. 
Install the lifting handles to the RH and LH cylinder heads.  Klj .  17 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 55.
NOTE:  The hydraulic lash adjusters must be reinstalled in their original locations. Record the 
hydraulic lash adjuster locations. 
Remove the hydraulic lash adjusters. 
RH cylinder head  56.  CA

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual LH cylinder head 
57.  CAUTION: The cylinder head must be cool before removing it from the engine. 
Cylinder head warpage can result if a warm or hot cylinder head is removed. 
 CAUTION: Place clean s

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Both cylinder heads 
58.  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 
that ma

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Klj .  21 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL 
Engine 
Removal 
1. Remove the hood. 
2. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to  Section 414 - 01  . 
3. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Disconnect the throttle cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring. 
10. Remove the bolts and position the cables and bracket out of the way. 
11. Disconnect the climate control vacu

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Disconnect the engine bulkhead connector. 
14. Separate the harness in three locations. 
15. Disconnect the electrical connector. 
16. Remove the safety clip from the manifold suction tube.  Kl