2003 FORD MUSTANG cooling

IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation 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 cooler. 1. Remove the oil bypass filter.
2. Remove the insert and the oil cooler.
3. Inspect the O- ring and clean the sealing surface.
6. Clean and inspect the oil cooler.
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REMOVAL
Engine
Removal
1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
3. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
4. Drain the supercharger cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03B .
5. Recover the A/C system refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
6. Remove the hood- to-body ground strap. 7. NOTE: Mark the hood hinge locations to aid in hood installation. SECTION 303-
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Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) Spreader Bar
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41. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hoses.
42. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
43. Remove the LH cooling fan shroud bolt.
44. Remove the RH cooling fan shroud bolt, and remove the fan, motor and shroud as an
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24. Install the cooling fan, motor and shroud as an assembly, and install the RH mounting bolt.
25. Install the LH cooling fan mounting bolt.
26. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
27. Install the supercharger cooling hose assembly and tighten the clamps. Klj . 7 ba
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60.
NOTE: Use reference marks made during removal to aid in the installation.
Install the hood and the four nuts.
61. Install the hood- to-body ground strap.
62. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
63. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil and check that all other fluids are at the correct levels.
64. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
65. Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 .
66. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
67. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 16 ba
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z
System pressure is limited by an integral, internally- vented relief valve which directs the
bypassed oil back to the inlet side of the oil pump.
z Oil pump displacement has been selected to provide adequate volume to ensure correct oil
pressure both at hot idle and maximum speed.
z The relief valve calibration protects the system from excessive pressure during high viscosity
conditions.
z The relief valve is designed to provide adequate connecting rod bearing lubrication under high-
temperature and high- speed conditions.
Cooling System
The engine cooling system includes the following:
zradiator
z coolant pump
z the electric cooling fan motor and fan blade, activated by the variable control module
z the degas bottle, which aids in maintaining the correct volume of engine coolant
z thermostat
z upper radiator hose
z lower radiator hose
z heater coolant hoses
Drive Belt System
The 4.6L (4V) DOHC engine is equipped with a serpentine drive belt. To ensure maximum life, a
replacement drive belt should be of the same type as originally installed.
zThe accessories mounted on the front of the engine are belt- driven by the crankshaft.
z The serpentine drive belt is routed over each accessory pulley, driven by the crankshaft pulley
bolted to the crankshaft. For service procedures, including tensioning, refer to Section 303 - 05 . Klj . 3 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover RH
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
5. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
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Item Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
A4 PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil
F7AZ-
19589- DA (Motorcraft
YN- 12-C) or equivalent WSH-
M1C231-
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16. Install the RH ignition coil cover and the two bolts.
17. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 12 .
18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
19. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
20. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 9 ba
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