2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

59. Install the knock sensor wiring harness.
1. LH knock sensor electrical connector
2. RH knock sensor electrical connector
3. Engine control sensor electrical connector
4. Fuel injector electrical connector
5. A/C compressor electrical connector
6. CKP sensor electrical connector
60. Install the lower intake manifold. zPosition the gaskets.
z Install the intake manifold and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
61. Install the generator. Klj . 21 ba
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65. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
66. Connect the eight fuel injectors.
67. Install the RH ignition coil cover.
68.
NOTE: The fastener at location five is a stud. Install the gasket and the upper intake. Klj . 23 ba
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80. Remove the engine from the stand.
81.
NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area
cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four
minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can result in future oil leakage.
Apply a 4 mm (0.16 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the rear oil seal retainer
plate sealing surface. Also apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant at the junction where the
cylinder block, oil pan and rear oil seal retainer plate meet.
82. Install the rear oil seal retainer plate. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. zTighten the bolts to 1- 6 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
z Hand- tighten bolts 7 and 8.
z Tighten bolts 7 and 8 to 20 Nm (15 lb- ft).
z Tighten bolts 7 and 8 an additional 60 degrees. Klj . 27 ba
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INSTALLATION
Engine
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the engine in the vehicle and remove the floor crane and the spreader bar.
SECTION 303-
01D: Engine — Mach I 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D087 (D93P-6001- A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-
D088 (D93P-6001- A2) Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-
D027 (D90P- 3517A) or
equivalent Spreader Bar
303-
D089 (D93P-6001- A3) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil
XO- 5W20- QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant VC-7-
A (in
Oregon VC-7- B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51-
A1 Threadlock and Sealer
E0AZ-
19554- AA WSK-
M2G351-
A5 Klj . 1 ba
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Manual transmission vehicles
2. Install the clutch cable and retaining screws.
All vehicles 3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Connect the transmission wiring harness. 1. Connect the RH oxygen sensor connector retainer.
2. Connect the transmission harness electrical connector.
5. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Install the LH and RH engine mount nuts. Klj . 2 ba
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6. Lubricate the ball stud, clutch release lever and the input shaft with clean engine oil.
All vehicles 7. Raise the transmission and install the seven bolts.
8. Install the bolts. Klj . 3 ba
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17. Install the degas bottle support bracket.
18. Connect the engine ground strap to the frame.
19. Using the special tool, install a new seal ring.
20. Install the high pressure power steering hose to the pump. Klj . 6 ba
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65. Install the hood-
to-body ground strap.
66. Connect the fuel spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
67. Install the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
68. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
69. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil and check that all other fluids are at the correct levels.
70. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
71. Fill and purge the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 00 .
72. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
73. Charge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 . Klj . 18 ba
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