Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Material
Item | Specification |
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil XO-5W20 QSP or equivalent | WSS-M2C153- H |
Premium Engine Coolant VC-4A (In Canada CXC-10; In Oregon VC-5) or equivalent | ESE-M97B44- A |
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
6. Remove the oil pressure sensor.
7. Remove the oil filter adapter (6881).
1. Remove the oil bypass filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
9. Tighten the oil pressure sensor in two stages.
- Tighten to 14Nm(10 lb-ft).
- Tighten an additional 180
Exhaust Manifold LH
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Removal and Installation
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the speci ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Rem ...
Other materials:
Scheduled Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and
may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sel ...
Reservoir
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section.
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is
poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicate ...
Component Tests
Steering Linkage
1. NOTE: Excessive vertical motion of the studs relative to the
sockets may indicate excessive
wear.
With the parking brake applied, perform the following:
Have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth 360 degrees
and watch ...