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13. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables aside.
14. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential
pressure feedback EGR system.
15. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR system.
16. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid and the actuator. Klj . 3 ba
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7. Disconnect the accelerator controls.
zDisconnect the accelerator cable.
z If equipped, disconnect the speed control cable.
8. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts.
9. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables aside.
10. Remove the throttle body and spacer assembly. Klj . 2 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Valve Cover LH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the Hydro Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section 206 - 07 .
2. Remove the LH ignition coils. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 07C .
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and unclip the wiring harness from the stud.
4. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel pulse damper, EGR vacuum regulator solenoid, supercharger bypass vacuum solenoid, and the differential pressure feedback EGR
system.
SECTION 303-
01C: Engine — Cobra 4.6L (4V) 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA WSE-
M4G323- A4 Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA WSE-
M5B392- A Klj . 1 ba
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17. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.
18. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hoses and remove the supercharger hose and tube
assembly.
19. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector. 20. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket. Klj . 4 ba
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7.
CAUTION: The bolts are different lengths and must be returned to their original
location.
NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
Remove the bolts and the timing chain guides (6K297).
Installation 1. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to the
pistons or valves will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a soft- jawed vise.
2. Install a retaining clip on the tensioner to hold the plunger in during installation. zRemove the tensioner from the vise. Klj . 3 ba
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NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
Position the tensioner arms and tensioners, and install the bolts.
12. Remove the retaining clips from the timing chain tensioners.
13. Position the crankshaft sensor ring on the crankshaft.
14. Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Front Cover in this
section. Klj . 6 ba
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16. Disconnect the accelerator controls.
zDisconnect the accelerator cable.
z If equipped, disconnect the speed control cable.
17. Remove the accelerator cable bracket bolts.
18. Release the clip and position the accelerator cable bracket and the cables aside.
19. Remove the four nuts and the throttle body and spacer assembly. Klj . 4 ba
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21. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the LH ignition coils.
22. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
23. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector and unclip the
harness from the stud.
24. NOTE: LH is shown, RH is similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors. Klj . 7 ba
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