Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Position a drain pan under oil bypass filter (6714).
3. Unscrew the oil bypass filter from oil filter adapter (6881) using an oil filter wrench.
4. Clean the sealing surface of oil filter adapter.
5. If removal of the oil filter adapter is required, proceed with the following:
a. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring (12A581) from the oil pressure sensor (9278).
b. Drain the cooling system.
c. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286) from the oil filter adapter.
d. Remove the oil filter adapter retaining bolts, oil filter adapter and oil filter adapter gasket (6840).
e. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces of the oil filter adapter gasket and cylinder block (6010).
INSTALLATION
1. If only the oil bypass filter was removed, go to Step 2. If removal of the oil filter adapter was required, proceed with the following:
a. Install new oil filter adapter gasket, oil filter adapter and retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.).
b. Install the lower radiator hose onto the oil filter adapter. Install the hose clamp securely.
