Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Evaporative Emission Canister
Removal and Installation
1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel is present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the left rear wheel. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or around any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Disconnect the canister vent solenoid hose assembly.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge outlet tube.
7. Remove the EVAP canister with bracket assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts.
8. Disconnect the brace.
9. Remove the canister vent solenoid and canister vent solenoid hose assembly
10. Remove the EVAP canister purge outlet tube elbow.
11. Remove the EVAP canister from the canister bracket.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Carry out a leak test. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section.
- Carry out the evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. For additional information, refer to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool Drive Cycle Recommendations NOTE: The followi ...Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
Removal and Installation 1. WARNING: The evaporative emission system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not in large quantities, it still presents the danger of explosion ...Other materials:
Engine Front Cover
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent
WSE-M5B392-
A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent
WSE-M4G323-
A4
SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QSP ...
Universal Joints
The universal joints are:
lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication.
equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing
cup, which control end
play, position the needle bearing and improve grease movement.
Item ...
Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...