Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Fuel Filter
Removal
WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Disconnect the filter push connect fittings. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Open the luggage compartment.
3. Remove the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch electrical connector and screws and remove the switch.

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
Removal
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Fuel Tank in
this section.
2. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe housing.
3. Remove the bolts from the filler pipe rubber b ...
Other materials:
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols.
Avoid contact
with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts
eyes, flush eyes ...
Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, ...

