2003 FORD MUSTANG drain bolt

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal 1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter. 1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.
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14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
17. Position a safety stand.
18. Remove the four bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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51. Disconnect and remove the lower hose from the radiator.
52.
NOTE: Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
53. Remove the bolt and the anti- rotation clip.
54. Loosen the fitting and disconnect the high pressure hose from the power steering pump. Klj . 13 ba
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39. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
40. Install the oil pan and gasket and loosely install the bolts.
41. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
zTighten to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Rotate an additional 60 degrees.
42. Install the drain plugs Klj . 14 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 15.2 L (4.0 gal)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A in
(Oregon VC -7-B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- B5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Gasket Adhesive TA-
6 WSS-
M2G408- A Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open (4.6L 2V) 87-
93°C (192- 199°F) Starts to open (3.8L) 86.7-
90.6°C (189- 196°F) Starts to open (Cobra) 80-
83°C (175- 182°F) Fully open 104°C (219°F)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Cylinder block drain plug 20 15 —
Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube nut 35 26 —
Fan shroud bolts 10 — 89
Fan motor bolts 10 — 89
Degas bottle nuts 10 — 89
Coolant expansion tank bracket bolts 10 — 89
Radiator support bracket bolts 30 22 —
Transmission fluid cooler fittings 30 22 —
Coolant outlet connection bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bracket bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bolts (4.6L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube nuts (Supercharged engine) 25 18 —
Coolant hose mounting bolt 25 18 — Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the coolant hose connection.
3. Remove the thermostat housing. zRemove the bolts.
4. Remove the thermostat. zClean and inspect the water outlet connection.
z Discard the thermostat gasket, and clean and inspect the mating surface.
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03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Gasket Adhesive
TA-
6 or equivalent WSS-
M2G408-
A Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
4.6L(2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the bolts and coolant outlet connection.
3. Position aside the coolant outlet connection and the upper radiator hose.
4. Remove the thermostat and O- ring seal from the upper intake manifold.
z Inspect the O- ring seal. Install a new seal if necessary.
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03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Thermostat —
4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation 1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 -
02 .
2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
4. Remove the coolant thermostat. 1. Separate the thermostat housing.
2. Remove the coolant thermostat and the O- ring seal.
z Inspect the O- ring seal. Install a new seal, if necessary.
5. NOTE: The thermostat is indexed and must be returned to the original location. NOTE: Make sure the new O - ring seal is secure around the thermostat. SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC
-7-A (in Oregon VC-7- B)
(yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
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