2003 FORD MUSTANG coolant

16.
CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front
cover will be damaged.
NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.
Remove the engine front cover. zSlide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
z Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
Installation 1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block
or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both
components. Failure to follow these directions will result in engine damage.
CAUTION: Do not use a surface conditioning pad or any other type of fibrous
abrasive disc to clean the gasket surfaces. Failure to follow these directions will result in
engine damage.
Clean and inspect the engine block and front cover as follows:
zPack the exposed portion of the oil pan with clean shop towels.
z Plug the oil and coolant passages.
z Clean the gasket surfaces.
z Clean all surfaces requiring gasket sealant with metal surface cleaner.
z Using compressed air, remove any remaining foreign material from the engine block and
engine front cover.
z Remove the shop towels from the oil pan.
z Remove the plugs or seals from the engine block and engine front cover. Klj . 4 ba
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VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose.
SECTION 303-
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 Klj . 1 ba
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2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Install the special tool.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 . Klj . 2 ba
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17. Install the LH engine mount nut.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Remove the special tools.
20. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
21. Install the radiator sight shield. Klj . 11 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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VEHICLE REPAIR
Engine Support Insulators
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield (8C291).
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir (8A080). 1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts. 3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. SECTION 303-
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3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Engine Lift Bracket Set
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the special tools.
12. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
13. Install the radiator sight shield.
14. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
15. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 . Klj . 7 ba
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Disconnect the power steering pump (3A674).
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8620).
12. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control cable. Klj . 3 ba
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