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:
Connecting Rod - Bushing Diameter
1. Measure the inner diameter of the connecting rod bushing, if equipped.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
...
Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
The instrument cluster and panel illumination system illuminates the
following components:
instrument cluster (10849)
audio unit (18806)
A/C-heater control
fog lamp switch
transmission range indicator
traction control switch
rear window defrost contro ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE
RELAY DOES CLICK
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR circuit 1050 (LG/VT) for an open. TEST the
system for normal operation. ...
