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 Aids
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power steering system has diagnostic
checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper
operation. When a system error is detected a steering message will
appear in the information display.
WARNI ...
Removal
Convertible
1. For removal of the back window glass, refer to Section.
Coupe
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or
cutting hands, wear safety
glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle.
2. Remove the roof side ...
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
