Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.
6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter.
- Flush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, install a new adapter.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicl ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level ...
Other materials:
Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not
as part of normal driving.
WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air
filter.
Note: Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
or air intake and can cause internal v ...
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 ...
Installation
1. NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
Install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
2. Remove the special tool.
3. CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the
halfshaft without the
special tool installed. ...
