2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 53. Separate the harness from the bracket. 
�zRaise the engine slightly to gain access to the transmission wiring support bracket. 
54. NOTE:  Adjust the transmission support jack as necessary to aid

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY 
Engine 
SECTION 303-
01B: Engine — 4.6L (2V)  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s) 
Impact Slide Hammer 
100-
001 (T50T-100- A)  Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil 
Slinger 
303-
514

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 1. Remove the flywheel. 
2. Remove the separator plate. 
3. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft rear oil slinger.  Compressor, Valve Spring 
(Exhaust) 
303-
567 (T97L-6565- AH)  Remover/Ins

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Using the special tools, remove the rear main seal. 
5. Remove the rear seal retainer plate. 
6. Mount the engine on a work stand. 
7.
NOTE:  RH shown, LH similar. 
Remove the RH and LH lifting eye

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 8. Remove the breather tube. 
9. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR electrical connector. 
10. Disconnect the hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR transducer (9J434). 
11.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 12. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve. 
13. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the base of the throttle body. 
14. Disconnect the PCV va

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 16. Disconnect the vacuum line to the fuel pressure sensor.  Item  Part Number  Description 
1  — To crankshaft position sensor 
2  — To A/C compressor 
3  — To radio ignition interference capac

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 17. Remove the throttle body bolts. 
18.
NOTE:  The gasket is reusable if not damaged. 
Remove the throttle body and adapter as an assembly.  �zInspect and clean the sealing surfaces. 
19. Remove the