Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Heater Core Backflushing
Special Tool(s)
Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent |
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Drain Kit 164-R3662 or equivalent |
Material
Item | Specification |
Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent | ESR-M14P7-A |
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) | WSS-M97B51- A1 |
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine is cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are sure all the pressure has been released, turn and remove the pressure relief cap (still with a cloth).
Once pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. NOTE: For additional information, refer to the cooling system flusher manufacturer's operating instructions for particular vehicle hook-up.
Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to backflush the heater core. Use Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P7-A. Flush with water thoroughly after using VC-1 or equivalent prior to refilling the cooling system 4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
Engine and Radiator Flushing
Special Tool(s) Coolant System Drain/Flush/Fill 164-R3673 or equivalent Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent Drain Kit 164-R3662 or equivalent Material ...Thermostat - 3.8L
Material Item Specification Gasket Adhesive TA-6 or equivalent WSS-M2G408- A Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51 ...Other materials:
Checking MyKey system status
You can find information about your programmed MyKeys by using the
information display.
MYKEY DISTANCE
Tracks the distance when drivers use a MyKey. The only way to delete
the accumulated distance is by using an admin key to clear your MyKey.
If the distance ...
Axle Housing Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Axle Suspension Bushing Set
204-S030 (T78P-5638-A)
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. ...
Accessory Drive (Description and Operation)
Component Locations- 3.8L
Component Locations-4.6L
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