Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. CAUTION: Lubricate the filler pipe check valve area and the tank-to-filler pipe grommet with Serfactant prior to assembly or damage to the filler pipe check valve will occur.

NOTE: A new grommet must be used for the installation procedure due to its destruction during removal.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fuel Tank

 

Fuel Tank

 

Fuel Tank

 

    Removal
    WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, possib ...

    Support Straps
    Removal WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited ...

    Other materials:

    Front Bumper
    Special Tool(s) Heavy-Duty Riveter 501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) Removal and Installation All vehicles except Cobra 1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Front Bumper Cover in this section. Cobra 2. Remove the charge ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts. Install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip. 2. Remove the special tool. 3. CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the halfshaft without the special tool installed. ...

    Bearings - Inspection
    NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, install a new bearing. 1. Inspect the bearing for a bent cage. 2. Inspect bearings for galling (metal smears on roller ends). Galling is caused by overheating, poor lubrication or an overload situatio ...