Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Roller Followers in this section.
2. Remove the spark plugs. For additional information, refer to Section .
3. Position the piston of the cylinder being serviced at the bottom of the stroke.
4. CAUTION: If air pressure has forced the piston to the bottom of the cylinder any loss of air pressure will allow the valve to fall into the cylinder. If air pressure must be removed support the valve prior to removal.
Use compressed air in the cylinder to hold both valves in position.
5. Using the special tool, compress the intake valve spring.
6. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
7. Using the special tool, compress the exhaust valve spring.
8. NOTE: Valve stem seals should be visually inspected if new seals are not installed.
Remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainer, the valve spring and the valve stem seal.
Valve - Springs, Retainer and Valve Stem Seal
Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P- ...Installation
1. Using the special tools, install the new intake valve stem seals. 2. Using the special tools, install the new exhaust valve stem seals. 3. Install the Valve Spring Compressor Spacer between the ...Other materials:
General operating tips
Manual Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
syste ...
Closing the convertible top
Note: The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is
stationary or traveling under 3 mph (5 kmh).
Note: Make sure that the latch handles are pulled down and in the fully
opened position before the top makes contact with the windshield
header. This ...
Status bars
The top status bar shows the
current mode, exterior temperature,
time and display icons if you have
enabled Bluetooth or other options.
The bottom status bar shows the
Home icon and may show the
current driver and passenger
selected temperatures, fan speed a ...