2003 FORD MUSTANG drain bolt

30.
NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Using a suitable container, drain coolant from the engine block. zInstall the drain plugs when finished.
31. Remove the four bolts and the power steering pump.
RH cylinder head 32. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. 1. Remove the RH exhaust manifold nuts.
2. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold gasket and discard. Klj . 10 ba
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31.
NOTE: One side shown, other side similar.
Using a suitable container, drain coolant from the engine block. zInstall the drain plugs when finished.
32. Remove the four bolts and the power steering pump.
33. Remove the compressor. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the compressor. Klj . 11 ba
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2.
CAUTION: Cylinder head machining or milling is not authorized by the Ford Motor
Company. Cylinder head flatness must be within 0.0254 mm (0.001 in) across a 38.1 mm
(1.5 in) square area.
CAUTION: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray and glue) is not
permitted. The gasket must be installed dry.
CAUTION: Do not allow the dowels to scratch the sealing surface of the cylinder
head during cylinder head installation.
NOTE: The new cylinder head bolts must be lightly oiled with a rag, and allowed to drain for a
few minutes prior to installation.
NOTE: RH head gasket shown; LH head gasket similar.
Install the cylinder head on the dowels and the head gasket. Loosely install new bolts.
NOTE: Position the cylinder head(s) over the dowels on the head gasket(s).
3. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the bolts in six stages in the sequence shown. zStage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft).
z Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
z Stage 3: Loosen the bolts a minimum of one full turn.
z Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb- ft).
z Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
z Stage 6: Tighten an additional 90 degrees. Klj . 3 ba
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10. Remove the bolts and the generator.
11. Remove the generator support bracket.
12. Drain the engine coolant and the supercharger coolant. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 03A and
Section 303 - 03B .
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
15. Remove the left and right valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover LH and
Valve Cover RH in this section.
16. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hose. Klj . 3 ba
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13. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug (6730) and drain the engine oil.
15. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs (5310).
16. Position a safety stand.
17. Remove the four bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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4. Remove the bolts and the rear seal retainer plate.
5. Mount the engine on a workstand.
6. Remove the special tools.
7. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine coolant.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential Klj . 3 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover RH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
5. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
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 PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil
F7AZ-
19589- DA (Motorcraft
YN- 12-C) or equivalent WSH-
M1C231-
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27. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
zInstall the drain plug when finished.
28. Remove the front four oil pan bolts.
Manual transmission vehicles 29. Remove the bolt and the clutch release cable shield.
30. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork. Klj . 7 ba
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