Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tool(s)
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Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent |
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Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013 |
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an 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.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Insert the hose guide into the filler neck.

4. NOTE: Insert the hose until the stop contacts the guide tube. If the stop does not contact the guide tube, remove the hose and repeat the procedure.
Insert the chamfered end of the hose into the filler neck through the guide tube.

5. Attach the Fuel Storage Tanker to the hose and remove the fuel.
6. Remove the hose and the hose guide.
Pressure Relief
Special Tool(s)
Fuel Pressure Gauge
310-012 (T80L-9974-B)
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. ...
Spring Lock Couplings
Special Tool(s)
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 ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for
warping with a feeler
gauge.
Bearing -Inspection
1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. P ...
Gauges And Warning Devices
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 59 , Generic Electronic Module for
schematic and connector
information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 , Instrument Cluster for schematic and
connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 66 , Warning Chime ...
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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