2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Oil Filter Adapter 
Removal  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to  Section 303 - 03A  . 
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose. 
3. Raise the vehicle.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter. 
�zFlush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, 
install a new adapter. 
Installation  1. To install, re

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Oil Level Indicator and Tube 
Removal  1. Remove the oil level indicator. 
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to  Exhaust Manifold LH  in 
this se

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Oil Pan 
Removal  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to  Section 414 - 01  . 
2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to 
Section 412 - 03  . 
8. Install the special tools. 
9. Install the special tool. 
10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional informa

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. 
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs. 
17. Position a safety stand. 
18. Remove t