2003 FORD MUSTANG fuel type

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed
fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or
fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of
an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or fuel
liquid is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
3. Remove the RH front wheel. For additional information, refer to Section 204 - 04 .
4. Remove the right front splash shield. 1. Remove the three screws.
2. Remove the five pin- type retainers.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Disconnect the main emission vacuum control connector.
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7.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or around any fuel- related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always
present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge outlet tube.
8. Disconnect the EVAP return tube.
9. Remove the nuts and the EVAP canister purge valve. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Pressure Sensor
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system
components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
All engines 2. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
3. NOTE: The 4.6L (4V) Cobra engine is shown, the other engines are similar.
Disconnect the connector and the vacuum line. 4. Remove the bolts and the sensor. SECTION 303-
14: Electronic Engine Controls 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- DSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C914-
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel System
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury. SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item Part Number Description
1 9341 Inertia fuel shutoff switch
2 9F593 Fuel injector
3 9155 Fuel filter
4 9002 Fuel tank
5 9H307 Fuel pump module and flange assembly Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Pressure Relief
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components,
the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing
personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Remove the Schrader valve cap and install the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
2. CAUTION: Open the manual valve slowly on the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Relieve the fuel pressure. zPlace the fuel in a suitable container.
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00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Fuel Pressure Gauge
310-
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fuel Tank Draining
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.
4. NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the
guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.
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Fuel Storage Tanker
164-R3202 or equivalent
Fuel Tank Drain Hose
310-
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Spring Lock Couplings
Disconnect
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components,
the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing
personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Pressure Relief in this
section.
2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
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Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (3/8 inch yellow)
310-
D004 (D87L-9280- A) or
equivalent Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling (1/2 inch green)
310-
D005 (D87L-9280- B) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Super Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Fuel Line Fittings —
Push Connect
Disconnect WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is
not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components,
the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing
personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Pressure Relief in this
section.
2. Disconnect the safety clip from the male hose.
3. Install the Fuel Line Disconnect Set and push into the fitting.
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Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock
Coupling
310-
S039 (T90T-9550- S)
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Super Premium
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Klj . 1 ba
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