2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Muffler —
3.8L 
Removal and Installation  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. Support the rear axle with a suita

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Remove the exhaust pipe assembly (5232) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260). 
8. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators. 
9. Remove the muffler (5230). 
10.  CAUTION: Do not use oil or grea

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Muffler —
4.6L (2V) 
Removal and Installation  1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle. 
2. Remove the upper arm- to-differential bolt. 
3. Remove the nut and bolt

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Remove the RH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260). 
8. Remove the LH muffler (5230) from the rear exhaust hanger insulator (5260). 
9. Remove the LH intermediate exhaust ha

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 11.
 CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease- based lubricants on the insulators as they 
deteriorate the rubber. 
NOTE:  A soap-and- water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Muffler —
4.6L (4V) 
Removal and Installation  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to  Section 100 - 02  . 
2. NOTE:  RH side shown, LH side

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator. 
7. Remove the RH exhaust pipe hanger insulator. 
8. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator. 
9. Remove the RH and LH mufflers.  Klj .  2 ba