Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil filter adapter.
1. Remove the oil filter.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the oil filter adapter.
4. Remove the gasket.
6. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter.
- Flush the oil filter adapter with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the adapter, install a new adapter.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal and Installation
1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Raise the vehicl ...
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
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. Remove the oil level ...
Other materials:
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Removal
NOTE: The 3.8L engine is shown; the 4.6L (2V) is similar.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the throttle position (TP) sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screws, ...
Shift Point Road Test
This test verifies that the shift control system is operating
correctly.
1. Bring engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
2. Operate vehicle with transmission range selector lever in (D)
position.
3. NOTE: Shift speed ranges a ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old
sealant.
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