2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 21. Rotate the belt tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt. 
22. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket as an assembly. 
1. Disconnect the supply line from the pump. 
2. Remove the three b

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 25. Remove the water outlet connector. 
26. Remove the water thermostat and O-
ring. 
27. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, and remove the intake manifold. 
28. Remove the intake manifold gasket

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 29.
 CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other 
means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make 
leak paths. 
Remove the water

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 31.
NOTE:  One side shown, other side similar. 
Using a suitable container, drain coolant from the engine block.  �zInstall the drain plugs when finished. 
32. Remove the four bolts and the power stee

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 34. Remove the oil filter adapter. 
1. Remove the oil bypass filter. 
2. Remove the bolts. 
3. Remove the oil filter adapter. 
4. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. 
35. Remove the LH exhaust man

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 37. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. 
1. Remove the exhaust manifold nuts. 
2. Remove the exhaust manifold. 
3. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket and discard. 
38. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifo

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 41. Remove valve cover. 
�zRemove the fasteners. 
�z Remove the valve cover. 
42. Remove valve cover.  �zRemove the fasteners. 
�z Remove the valve cover.  Klj .  14 ba
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 43.
NOTE:  Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before 
removing the spark plugs (12405). 
NOTE:  One spark plug is shown; others are similar. 
Remove the spark p