Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2413

4. Use only clean automatic transmission fluid.
5. Once the fluid exchange has been completed, disconnect the flush and fill machine. Reconnect
any disconnected fluid cooler tubes.
6. With the engine running and the transmission at normal operating temperature 66-77°C (150-
170°F), check and adjust the transmission fluid level, and check for any leaks. If fluid is needed,
add fluid in increments of 0.24-liter (0.5-pint) until the correct level is achieved (fluid should be in
the cross-hatched area of the fluid level indicator).
Draining
Vehicles equipped with a torque converter drain plug
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
100-02 .
2. Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow the fluid to drain.
3. After the fluid has drained, remove the transmission fluid pan.
4. Do not remove the fluid filter. It is not necessary to change the fluid filter during a normal
maintenance fluid change.
5. Remove the torque converter drain plug cover.
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