2003 FORD MUSTANG lock

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-
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3. Install the Spring Lock Coupler Tool.
4. Close and push the Spring Lock Coupler Tool into the open side of the cage.
5. Separate the fitting.
6. Remove the Spring Lock Coupler Tool. Klj . 2 ba
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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-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining bracket by compressing the locking tabs and back- feeding the cable through the bracket and out of the engine compartment.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable —
4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the accelerator cable to the dash panel.
3. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
4. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the retaining bracket by compressing the locking tabs and back- feeding the cable through the bracket and out of the engine compartment.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable Bracket —
3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 03 .
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
3. Compress the accelerator cable locking tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
4. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable bracket.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Accelerator Cable Bracket —
4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 03 .
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and aligning the cable with the release slot.
3. Compress the accelerator cable locking tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the accelerator cable bracket.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable bracket.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Switch Adjustment —
Deactivator
1. Adjust the deactivator switch. 1. Disconnect the switch hook from the brake pedal.
2. Depress the switch hook and plunger into the deactivator switch body until the adjustment locking tab snaps into place within the hook.
3. Depress the brake pedal and reattach the switch hook.
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