Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Filter

Removal

WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section .

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Disconnect the filter push connect fittings. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.

Fuel Filter

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Open the luggage compartment.

3. Remove the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch electrical connector and screws and remove the switch.

Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

    Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
    Removal 1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in this section. 2. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe housing. 3. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe rubber b ...

    Other materials:

    Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
    1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section. 2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear . If the wear pattern is normal, install the sta ...

    Fuel Injectors
    Removal 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal ...

    External Controls (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 37 , Shift Lock for schematic and connector information. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 29 , Transmission Control for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent ...