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14. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the bypass tube.
15. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the bypass tube.
16. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector.
17. Separate the cooling fan wiring harness from the fan shroud. Klj . 4 ba
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18. Remove the LH cooling fan shroud bolt.
19. Remove the RH cooling fan shroud bolt.
20. Remove the cooling fan and shroud as an assembly.
21. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal .
22. Remove the three bolts shown. Loosen the fourth bolt (hidden behind the p/s tube). Position the Klj . 5 ba
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19. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.
20. Position the cooling fan and shroud in the installed position.
21. Install the RH cooling fan bolt.
22. Install the LH cooling fan bolt.
23. Attach the cooling fan wiring harness to the fan shroud. Klj . 16 ba
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24. Connect the cooling fan electrical connector.
25. Connect the lower radiator hose to the bypass tube.
26. Connect the upper radiator hose to the bypass tube.
27. Install the degas bottle and the nuts. Klj . 17 ba
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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal 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 filter adapter. 1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.
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9. Disconnect the electrical connector.
10. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A .
11. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section 310 -
00 .
12. Remove the upper radiator hose (8260).
13. Disconnect the throttle cable, and the speed control cable, and remove the throttle return spring. Klj . 3 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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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 303-
03A: Engine Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Cooling System Capacity 15.2 L (4.0 gal)
Coolant Type
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-
A in
(Oregon VC -7-B) (yellow color) WSS-
M97B51- A1 Other Chemicals
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-
1 ESR-
M14P7-A Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C ESA-
M1C75- B Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets
VC-
6 ESE-
M99B37- B5 except as noted in ES-
F65E-19A511- AA Gasket Adhesive TA-
6 WSS-
M2G408- A Cooling System Pressure Test Specifications 138 kPa (20 psi)
Radiator Cap Pressure Test Specifications 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat Opening Temperatures
Starts to open (4.6L 2V) 87-
93°C (192- 199°F) Starts to open (3.8L) 86.7-
90.6°C (189- 196°F) Starts to open (Cobra) 80-
83°C (175- 182°F) Fully open 104°C (219°F)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 — 89
Cylinder block drain plug 20 15 —
Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube nut 35 26 —
Fan shroud bolts 10 — 89
Fan motor bolts 10 — 89
Degas bottle nuts 10 — 89
Coolant expansion tank bracket bolts 10 — 89
Radiator support bracket bolts 30 22 —
Transmission fluid cooler fittings 30 22 —
Coolant outlet connection bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bracket bolts (3.8L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube bolts (4.6L) 10 — 89
Bypass tube nuts (Supercharged engine) 25 18 —
Coolant hose mounting bolt 25 18 — Klj . 1 ba
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