Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Tank Draining

Special Tool(s)

Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent
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.

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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.

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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:

    Accelerator Cable Bracket - 3.8L
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the throttle body full open and align ...

    Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
    Special Tool(s) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Material Item Specification Penetrating and Lock Lubricant or equivalent E8AZ-19A501- B Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground ...

    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 inj ...