Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.

2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and Valve Cover LH in this section.
3. Remove the cooling fan.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).

6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.

7. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

10. Drain the engine oil.

11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside.

12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.
13. Remove the front oil pan bolts.

14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.

16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.

18. Remove the engine front cover bolts and the studs.
- Discard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Engine Front Cover
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent
WSE-M4G323-
A4
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153 ...
Installation
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.
2. Install the engine front cover.
3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.
4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical conn ...
Other materials:
Handle - Interior Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the rivet.
3. Remove the cable clip.
4. Release the cable housing from the interior handle.
5. Release the actuating cable from the interior ha ...
Trim Panel - Quarter, Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Trim Panel-Upper
Quarter in this section.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
4. Lower the rear seat backrests.
5. Rem ...
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop
through the upper (longer
and narrower) slot in the tongue.
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the
twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back th ...
