Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
7. Remove the ignition coils.
8. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Section.
9. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section.
10. Disconnect the heater hose.
11. Disconnect the A/C suction tube at the accumulator.
12. Disconnect and remove the A/C suction tube.
13. Remove the nut and separate the A/C tube from the condenser.
14. Disconnect the A/C tube at the evaporator.
15. Remove the A/C tube.
1. Disconnect the pin-type retainer.
2. Remove the A/C tube.
16. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
17. Disconnect the wiring harness from the valve cover stud bolt.
18. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.
19. 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 plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces and inspect the valve cover gaskets. If necessary, install new gaskets. Make sure the gaskets are correctly seated on the valve cover.
Valve Cover RH
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent
WSE-M5B392-
A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent
WSE-M4G323-
A4
...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and
the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is
no sign of
wetness, o ...
Other materials:
Electronic Engine Controls - Cobra
Most of the Cobra engine electronic controls are similar to that of
the non-supercharged 4.6L (2V)
engine. These components are as follows:
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
Throttle position (TP) sensor
Idle air control (IAC) valve
Mass air ...
Convertible Top (Description and Operation)
Rear Window Glass Assembly
The convertible top assembly is equipped with a rear window glass
assembly. The rear window glass
assembly is permanently attached to the folding top rear window curtain
and cannot be opened. The
rear window gl ...
Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer
tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the
tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...
