Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Installation)

Special Tool(s)

Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent

Material

Item Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153- H

Installation

All vehicles

1. Install the separator plate and the flywheel.

Engine

2. Using the special tools, position the engine in the vehicle.

Engine

3. Remove the special tools.

4. Raise and support the vehicle.

5. Install the LH engine mount nut.

Engine

6. Install the RH engine mount nut.

Engine

Vehicles equipped with manual transmission

7. Install the transmission.

8. Install the transmission oil filler tube.

Engine

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission

9. Install the five bellhousing upper bolts.

Engine

10. Install the bolts.

Engine

11. Install the four torque converter nuts.

Engine

All vehicles

12. Install the access cover.

Engine

13. Install the oil pan drain plug.

Engine

14. Install the bracket.

Engine

15. Connect the engine ground strap.

Engine

16. Install the bracket.

Engine

17. Install the bracket.

Engine

18. Install the dual converter Y-pipe.

19. Install the starter motor.

20. Lower the vehicle.

21. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.

Engine

22. Connect the connector and vacuum tube.

Engine

23. Position the wiring harness.

Engine

24. Connect the following connectors:

  • 42-pin electrical connector
  • 16-pin electrical connector
  • 8-pin electrical connector
  • A/C pressure switch

Engine

25. Connect the heater hoses.

Engine

26. Connect the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling.

27. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

Engine

28. Connect the A/C manifold and tube.

29. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.

30. Install the accelerator cable bracket.

Engine

31. Connect the accelerator cable.

Engine

32. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.

Engine

33. Connect the upper radiator hose.

Engine

34. Connect the lower radiator hose.

Engine

35. Connect the power steering pump.

  • Connect the power steering return hose.
  • Position the clamp.
  • Connect the power steering pressure tube.

Engine

36. Connect the generator electrical connections.

Engine

37. Connect the vacuum hose.

Engine

38. Install the hood.

Engine

39. Connect the hood ground strap.

Engine

40. Connect the battery negative cable.

41. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

42. Fill the engine cooling system.

43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant system.

44. Fill and bleed the power steering system.

 

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