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:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Engine coolant leaks
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Installation
1. Position the side rail and install the bolts.
2. NOTE: Tighten the bottom bolt first.
Connect the mounting bracket and install the bolts.
3. NOTE: Line up the marks in the number four bow.
Tighten the bolt.
4. Connect the number two and number three ...
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle weight
ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the left- ...