Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

 

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:

  • the components of the emission control system.
  • the correct vacuum hose routing.
  • the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.

The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate the crankcase and return the fumes to the intake manifold for combustion.

    Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)
    CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and engine ventilation. This will weak ...

    EGR System Components
      The EGR system returns a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold to reduce the combustion temperature. This results in lower nitrous oxide formation. The powertrain control modul ...

    Other materials:

    Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 4.6L
    Material Item Specification PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN- 12-C) WSH-M1C231- B Removal and Installation CAUTION: If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failur ...

    Windshield wipers
    Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does ...

    Heater Core
    Removal NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be pressure leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to E ...