Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Water Bypass Hose - 3.8L

Removal and Installation

1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

2. Remove the bypass hose.

Water Bypass Hose - 3.8L

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

4. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

    Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the degas bottle or coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to Degas Bottle-4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V) in this ...

    Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
    Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. 2. Disconnect the ...

    Other materials:

    Bleeding - Components
    Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool NGS Flash Cable 418-F120 (007-00531) or Equivalent ...

    Symptom Chart
    Condition Possible Sources Action Difficult starting Damaged ignition system. Damaged fuel system. Damaged starting system. Damaged charging system/battery. Burnt valve. Worn piston. Worn pi ...

    Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
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