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:
Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Disconnect
1. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clip (19E746), if equipped.
2. Fit the special tool to the spring lock coupling.
3. Push the tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the
A/C tube lock coupling
spring (19E576).
4. Pull the sprin ...
Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yellow dot, red dot, or when the green dot is not visible,
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