Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold - LH
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts.

3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts.

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. NOTE: Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
Remove the LH exhaust manifold (9431).
- Remove the nuts.

Installation
1. NOTE: Install a new gasket.
NOTE: Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.



Timing Chain
Removal
1. Remove the timing cover. For additional information, refer to Engine
Front Cover in this section.
2. Remove the camshaft position sensor drive gear.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remov ...
Exhaust Manifold RH
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Sect ...
Other materials:
Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
1. CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the
refrigerant
into your recovery/recycling equipment.
Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment
designed for
capturing and storing contaminated refrigeran ...
Component Tests
Grid Wire Test
1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from
the exterior. A broken grid wire
will appear as a brown spot.
2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The
indicator light should
co ...
Scheduled Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and
may help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sel ...
