Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove the radiator sight shield.
6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly-accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional information, refer to Section.
7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section.
8. Install the special tools.
9. Install the special tool.
10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.
11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.
17. Position a safety stand.
18. Remove the four bolts.
19. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.
Loosen the bolts.
20. Lower the front sub-frame.
21. Remove the sub-frame brace.
22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness out of the way.
23. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.
Remove the oil pan and gasket.
- Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.
Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Coil Spring
204-D001 (D78P-5310-A)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
3-Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Materia ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive
discs or other
abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and
gouges
which make leak paths. Use a p ...
Other materials:
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the
vehicle, protect the driveshaft to
prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
The driveshaft has the following features:
A tubular shaft used to transfer engine torque from the ...
Removal
1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height.
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.
During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before
tightening the
suspension component fasteners.
...
Switch - Key-In-Ignition Warning
Removal
1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and
press the release tab while
pulling out the ignition switch lock cy ...
