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:
Heater Hose Coupling
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Heater Hose Inlet
Tube
412-042 (T85T-18539-AH)
Disconnect Tool, Heater Hose
412-127
Material
Item
Specification
MERPOL
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ESE-M99B144-B
Disconnect
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install a ...
Generator - 4.6L 4V
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Relieve the accessory drive belt tension and remove the belt from the
generator pulley.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional informat ...
Retractor - Front Seat Safety Belt, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel (31012). For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the nut and bolts and safety belt retractor.
Installation
NOTE: Make ...
