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58. Remove the nut and the engine ground cable.
59. Disconnect the hose from the oil filter adapter.
60. Disconnect and remove the lower hose from the radiator.
61. Remove the ground strap bolt. Klj . 14 ba
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66.
NOTE: RH is shown LH is similar.
Remove the right and left ignition coil covers.
67. Install the special tool.
68. Install the special tool.
69. Attach the special tool to a floor crane and the engine, and remove the engine from the vehicle. Klj . 16 ba
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DISASSEMBLY
Engine
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-
001 (T50T-100- A) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-
009 (T58P-6316- D) Holding Tool, Crankshaft
303-
448 (T93P-6303- A) Installer, Connecting Rod
303-
442 (T93P-6136- A) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-
519 (T95P-6701- EH) Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-
514 (T95P-6701- AH) Compressor, Valve Spring
(Intake)
303-
452 (T93P-6565- AR) Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust) Klj . 1 ba
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Disassembly
1. Remove the bolts and the flywheel.
2. Using the special tool, remove the rear oil slinger.
3. Using the special tool, remove the rear main seal. 303-
567 (T97P-6565- AH) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil
Seal
303-
107 (T74P-6700- A) Klj . 2 ba
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21. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the LH ignition coils.
22. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
23. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector and unclip the
harness from the stud.
24. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors. Klj . 7 ba
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29. Remove the harness support bracket.
30. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the RH ignition coils.
31. Disconnect the eight fuel injectors.
32. Separate the harness from the fuel supply manifold studs in four places and remove the fuel
charging wiring harness. Klj . 9 ba
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52. Remove the oil cooler.
53. Remove the bolts, the oil filter adapter and the gasket.
zDiscard the gasket.
54. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter and the oil cooler. zPlug the oil cooler coolant lines.
z Flush the adapter and cooler with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present, install a
new oil filter adapter and oil cooler.
55. Remove the power steering pressure hose.
56. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump. Klj . 15 ba
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57. Remove the four bolts.
58. Remove the bolts, the studs, and the engine front cover.
59.
NOTE: The oil pan gasket is reusable if not damaged. Inspect the gasket and install new if
necessary.
Remove the bolts, the oil pan, and the gasket. Klj . 16 ba
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