Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used.

Install the torque converter drain plug.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

2. Install the torque converter housing plug.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small screwdriver to remove the seal. Use care not to damage the main control bore.

NOTE: If transmission is being repaired for a contamination-related failure, use a new filter and seal. The filter may be reused if no excessive contamination is present.

Install a new fluid filter and seal as required.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

4. Position the pan magnet into the transmission fluid pan.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

5. NOTE: The transmission fluid pan gasket is reusable. Clean and inspect for damage; if not damaged, the gasket should be reused.

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

1. Position the transmission fluid pan and gasket.

2. Install the transmission fluid pan bolts.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

8. NOTE: When filling a dry transmission and converter, start with a minimum of 4.7 liters (5 quarts).

Fill the transmission to the correct level with clean automatic transmission fluid.

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Place a drain pan under ...

    Transmission Filler Tube
    Removal 1. Remove the bolt. 2. Remove the fluid filler tube. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

    Other materials:

    Communications Network (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 14 , Multiplex Communication Network for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 Digital Multimeter or equivalent 105-R0051 Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Genera ...

    Supercharger Cooling
    General Specifications a - Use the same type coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant types. b - The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, darkens Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yell ...

    Installation
    1. Install the RH engine insulator. Install the nuts. Install the bolts. 2. Install the LH engine insulator. 3. Connect the engine ground strap. 4. Install the bracket. 5. Lower the vehicle. 6. Lower the engine. 7. Raise the vehicle. 8. Ins ...