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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 529 (ENGINE)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRCYLINDER HEAD - LHINSTALLATION
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Cylinder Head - LH: Installation
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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- Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.
- Clean all surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep.
- Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
- Position the new gasket and the cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
NOTE:
New cylinder head bolts must be installed. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.