Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Filter
Removal
WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Disconnect the filter push connect fittings. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Open the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch electrical connector and screws and remove the switch.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Removal
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in
this section.
2. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe housing.
3. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe rubber b ...
Other materials:
Driveshaft (Removal and Installation)
Material
Item
Specification
Threadlock and
Sealer
E0AZ-19554-AA
WSK-M2G351-A5 (type
II)
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Carry out the following:
1. Place an index mark on the rear axle pinion flange and ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is
any motion, shaking or
trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up
and down. Harshness is
a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the ro ...
Fuel Tank And Lines (Description and Operation)
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The vehicle utilizes a retur ...

