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:
Manual seats
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Rock the seat backwards and forwards after
releasing the lever to make sure that it is fully engaged.
Moving the seats backward and
forward
Recline adjustment
WARNIN ...
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmis ...
Installation
1. NOTE: This procedure applies to both the LH and RH halfshafts.
Install a new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip.
2. Remove the special tool.
3. CAUTION: Differential seal damage will occur if installing the
halfshaft without the
special tool installed. ...
