2003 FORD MUSTANG battery

23.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more until the vehicle relearns the strategy.
Connect the battery ground cable.
24. If required, fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.
25. Check the transmission for correct operation. Klj . 7 ba
72003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2748/S3B~us~en~ ...

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.
5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.
Remove the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission. Installation SECTION 307-
02: Transaxle/Transmission Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
32003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2748/S3B~us~en~ ...

1.
NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting secure.
Install the fluid cooler tubes at the transmission.
2. Install the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.
3. Install the nuts.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery cables.
6. Fill the transmission with fluid and verify proper operation. zUse Motorcraft MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -5-QM or equivalent
meeting MERCON® V specification. Klj . 2 ba
32003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2748/S3B~us~en~ ...

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Disc and Pressure Plate —
4.6L (4V) Engine
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to Section 308 - 03C .
3. Remove the starter. 1. Remove the terminal cap.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Remove the wires and position them aside.
4. Remove the two bolts and the starter.
4. Remove the clutch cable clip, then pull the cable through the clutch housing.
SECTION 308-
01: Clutch 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Clutch Aligner
308-
020 (T74P-7137- K)
Material Item Specification
Premium Long Life Grease
XG
-1-C ESA-
M1C75- B Klj . 1 ba
42003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Clutch Pedal —
Quadrant and Pawl Assembly
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Loosen the nut from inside the engine compartment.
3. Loosen the nuts from inside the vehicle.
4. Loosen the screw.
5. Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector.
SECTION 308-
02: Clutch Controls 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
62003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

REMOVAL
Transmission
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Lift up on the clutch pedal and secure it in place.
3. Remove the gearshift lever knob (7213).
4. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever (7210).
5. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
7. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical connectors. SECTION 308-
03A: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — T5OD 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
62003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

REMOVAL
Transmission
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the gearshift lever knob.
3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever.
4. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.
5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
6. Remove the dual converter H- pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 309 - 00 .
7. CAUTION: Index- mark the driveshaft flange and pinion flange, and the driveshaft slip yoke and transmission output shaft. SECTION 308-
03B: Manual Transaxle/Transmission — TR3650 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Klj . 1 ba
52003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.
4. NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the
guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.
SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose
310-
F013 Klj . 1 ba
22003 Mustang Workshop Manual
18. 11. 2011file:///C:/Ford/2000 - 2004/tsocache/SHEF_2308/S3B~us~en~ ...