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:
Component Tests
Driveline Vibration
An analysis of driveline vibration can also be conducted using the Vibration
Analyzer; follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Driveline vibration exhibits a higher frequency and lower amplitude than does
high-speed shake.
Driveline vibra ...
Cleaning the interior
WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do
not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products
could ...
Disassembly
NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack
assembly. This procedure covers
the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack
assembly. On short rack
assembly only the front wheel spindle tie-rods and fro ...


