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.

Fuel Tank Draining

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:

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...

    Technical specifications
    Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make ...

    Manifold Gauge Set Connection
    Special Tool(s) R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent 1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low- and highpressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose. 2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...