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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Front Cover
Removal
All vehicles 1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH in this section.
3. Remove the Hydro- Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
Manual transmission vehicles
4. Remove the two clutch release cable retaining screws.
All vehicles 5. Remove the LH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 SAE 5W-
30 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W30-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
7. Remove the ignition coils.
8. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
9. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and disconnect the electrical
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10. Disconnect the wiring harness anchor from the valve cover.
11. Remove the degas bottle vent hose.
12. Remove the degas bottle return hose.
13. Remove the nuts and the degas bottle. Klj . 3 ba
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14. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the bypass tube.
15. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the bypass tube.
16. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
17. Separate the cooling fan wiring harness from the fan shroud. Klj . 4 ba
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18. Remove the LH cooling fan shroud bolt.
19. Remove the RH cooling fan shroud bolt.
20. Remove the cooling fan and shroud as an assembly.
21. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal .
22. Remove the three bolts shown. Loosen the fourth bolt (hidden behind the p/s tube). Position the Klj . 5 ba
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power steering pump aside.
23. Remove the A/C muffler bracket nut.
24. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
25. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
26. Remove the wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness aside. Klj . 6 ba
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