2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Refill 
7. Position the magnet into the transmission fluid pan. 
8. NOTE:  The fluid pan gasket is reusable, clean and inspect for damage. If not damaged, the 
gasket should be reused. 
Install the fl

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter 
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a major repair,  such as a clutch, band, bearing, etc., is required,

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket. 
6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal. 
7. Remove torque converter housing plug. 
8. Remove the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet. 
10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to  Transmission Fluid Cooler  —
Backflushing and Cleaning  i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 3.
 CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore, 
carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main 
control bore. 
NOTE:  If

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Lower the vehicle. 
7.
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

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Transmission Filler Tube 
Removal  1. Remove the bolt. 
2. Remove the fluid filler tube. 
Installation  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 
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01: Automatic Tr