Section 03-12: Air Intake System
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Vacuum Motor and Valve Assembly

 

2.3L MFI Engine

 

Removal

  1. Remove air cleaner assembly from vehicle and place on a work bench.
  1. Remove four screws holding air cleaner cover to air cleaner tray.
  1. Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum motor and valve assembly.
  1. Remove two vacuum motor retaining screws and remove vacuum motor from air cleaner tray.
 

Installation

  1. Connect vacuum motor rod to valve door and position motor in air cleaner. Verify that vacuum motor gasket is positioned correctly under motor. Install new retaining screws and tighten to 4-6.8 Nm (35-60 lb-in).
  1. Check vacuum motor and valve for sticking or binding. Service as required.
  1. Connect vacuum motor vacuum hose.
  1. Install air cleaner cover. Tighten screws to 2.5-3.5 Nm (22-31 lb-in).
  1. Install air cleaner assembly in vehicle.