Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery Disconnect
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Failure to follow these procedures may result in personal injury.
Refer to the appropriate vehicle shop manual to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Battery (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Micro 490 Digital Battery
Analyzer
162-00004
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious ...
Battery (Removal and Installation)
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the b ...
Other materials:
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Description and Operation)
The air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to provide
increased collision protection
for front seat occupants in addition to that provided by the three-point safety
belt system. Safety belt
use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protec ...
Torque Converter End Play Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
End Play Gauge, Torque
Converter
307-071 (T80L-7902-A) or
equivalent
1. Install the special tool into the torque converter pump ...
Pinpoint Tests - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
Special Tool(s)
73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Diagnostic Tool, Restraint
System
418-F088 (105-R0012)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or e ...
