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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 19.
NOTE:  Do not completely remove the bolts. 
Loosen the bolts. 
20. Lower the front sub- frame. 
21. Remove the sub- frame brace. 
22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 23.
NOTE:  Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable. 
Remove the oil pan and gasket.  �zInspect the oil pan gasket for damage. 
Installation  1.  CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure may result in 
future oil leakage. 
Apply silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Install the oil pan drain plug. 
7. Position the starter wiring harness and install the wiring harness nuts. 
8. Install the sub-
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Raise the front sub-
frame into position. 
10. Install the two bolts. 
11. Install the two bolts. 
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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Position the safety stand aside. 
14. Release the tension from the front coil springs and remove the special tool. 
15. Raise the vehicle. 
16. Using the special tool, lower the engine and remove

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 18. Install the two engine mount nuts. 
19. Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to 
Section 307 - 01  or 
Section 308 - 03B  . 
20. Lower the vehicle. 
21. Fill the engine cran

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