Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Generator and Regulator

General Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Generator

The charging system consists of the:

  • generator (GEN)
  • internal voltage regulator

The generator has an internal voltage regulator that is not installed separately. The generator and voltage regulator are installed as an assembly.

Battery Cables
Removal WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When ch ...

Generator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery (10655). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Relieve the accessory drive belt (8620) tension and remove the belt from the gen ...

Other materials:

Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils (12029): are mounted directly above each spark plug (12405). are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM) for correct firing sequence. The spark plug: changes the high voltage pulse into a spark which igni ...

Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's life, whichever comes first. After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) thereafter. Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Insp ...

Installation
1. CAUTION: Lubricate the filler pipe check valve area and the tank-to-filler pipe grommet with Serfactant prior to assembly or damage to the filler pipe check valve will occur. NOTE: A new grommet must be used for the installation procedure due to its dest ...