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