Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Heater Core Backflushing
Special Tool(s)
Flush Kit 164-R3658 or equivalent |
|
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:
Refrigerant System Filtering Following Air Conditioning (A/C) Component
Installation
Special Tool(s)
Set, A/C Fittings
412-DS028 (014-00333, D93L-
19703-B) or equivalent
1. Install the new A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Install the new suction accumulator/drier. For additional information, ...
Rear Ride Height Measurement - GT and Base
Item
Description
1
Body reinforcement
2
Ride height (shortest distance)
3
Rear axle
Wheel Track
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Front track
2
-
Rear track
Dogtracking
Item
Part N ...
Final disassembly
32. If not done previously, remove the bolts.
33. CAUTION: Do not damage the bolt hole threads.
If not done previously, insert a punch in the bolt holes and drive off the
differential ring gear.
34. Using the special tools, remove the differential bearin ...