Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and engine ventilation. This will weaken engine performance and shorten engine life.
The engine emission control consists of the:
- positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system.
- exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
Engine Emission Control
Torque Specifications
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Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:
the components of the emission control system.
the correct vacuum hose routing.
the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.
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Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to
Intake Manifold-Upper
in this section.
2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer ...
Final assembly
23. Install the differential assembly in the differential housing. For
additional information, refer to
Differential Case in this section.
24. CAUTION: Align the index marks.
CAUTION: Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available,
a ...
Spring Lock Coupling
The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a
garter spring inside a circular
cage.
When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female
fitting slips behind the
garter spring inside the cage of th ...
