2003 FORD MUSTANG air bleeding

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the steering system.
2. Inspect Tires
zCheck the tire pressure. Refer to the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.
z Verify that all tires are sized to specification.
z Check the tires for damage or uneven wear.
3. Belt and Tensioner Check zRefer to Section 303 - 05 for diagnosis and testing of the accessory drive system.
4. Fluid Level Check zVerify that the power steering fluid level is within the appropriate indicated range, hot for
the 3.8L engine and cold for the 4.6L engine. Add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi- Purpose
ATF XT -2-QDX or MERCON® equivalent.
5. Air Bleeding zVerify that there is no air in the power steering system. Run the engine (6007) until it
reaches normal operating temperature. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right
several times without hitting the stops. If any air bubbles are present, refer to Purging —
CII Power Steering Pump or
Purging — CIII Power Steering Pump in this section.
External Leak Check — Typical Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering Gear Klj . 2 ba
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22. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
24. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
25. CAUTION: Correct coolant bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A . Klj . 12 ba
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14. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
Bleeding 1. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel.
2. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents.
3. CAUTION: If the air discharge remains cool and the engine coolant temperature
gauge does not move, the engine coolant level is low and must be filled. Stop the engine,
allow the engine to cool and fill cooling system.
Start the engine and allow it to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should
discharge from A/C vents. The engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized
reading in the middle of the NORMAL range. The upper radiator hose should feel hot to the
touch.
4. Shut the engine off and allow the engine to cool.
5. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
6. Check the engine coolant level in the degas bottle/coolant expansion tank and fill as necessary. Klj . 7 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Bypass Tube —
Mach I
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the air intake scoop and bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the bypass tube.
4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose. 5. Disconnect the engine temperature control (ECT) sensor electrical connector. SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
Radiator removal and installation is similar for both 3.8L and 4.6L vehicles. The art shown in
the procedure is the 4.6L engine.
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
All vehicles 2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield. zRelease the clips.
4. Remove the fan blade, fan motor and fan shroud assembly. For additional information, refer to Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud in this section.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
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Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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9. Remove the radiator supports.
10. Remove the radiator.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Mach I 13. Install the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 . Klj . 3 ba
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fluid level.
z Is the fluid level OK? D2 CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS z
Inspect all fittings and hoses for leaks.
z Are any leaks noticed? Yes
REPAIR the leaking fittings or INSTALL new
hoses as necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
D3 .
D3 BLEED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
z
Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to
System Bleeding in this section.
z Does the system operate correctly
after bleeding? Yes
OPERATE the convertible top up and down three
times. INSPECT the hydraulic system for leaks or
loss of fluid. REPAIR as necessary if loss of fluid
is detected.
No
GO to
D4 .
D4 CHECK THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
z
Remove the hydraulic system from
the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this
section.
z Operate the convertible top assembly
up and down manually.
z Does the convertible top bind? Yes
ADJUST the convertible top. INSTALL the
hydraulic system; REFER to
Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to D5 .
D5 CHECK THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
OUT OF THE VEHICLE z
Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to
System Bleeding in this section.
z Does the system operate correctly
after bleeding? Yes
CHECK all fittings and hoses for leaks. REPAIR
as necessary if loss of fluid is detected. INSTALL
the hydraulic system; REFER to
Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to D6 .
D6 CHECK THE LIFT CYLINDERS
z
Operate the hydraulic system using a
12 volt power source.
z Did the lift cylinders extend and
retract? Yes
INSTALL a new motor/pump assembly. REFER to
Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor
in this
section. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new lift cylinder. REFER to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
TEST the system for normal operation. Klj . 9 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon® Multi- Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or
equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12- volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the
cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12- volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat
this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON® Multi- Purpose
Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.
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