Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Removal)
Special Tool(s)
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Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or equivalent |
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Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent |
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Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent |
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
All vehicles
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable (14301).
4. Relieve the fuel pressure.
5. Disconnect the hood ground strap.
6. Remove the hood (16612).
7. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect the generator (10346).
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the battery positive cable.
9. NOTE: Place a suitable container under the pump.
Disconnect the power steering pump (3A674).
10. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (8620).
12. Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080).
13. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control cable.
14. Position the accelerator cable bracket (9723) aside.
- Remove the bolts.
15. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659) and the air cleaner assembly.
16. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube (19D734).
17. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
18. Disconnect the fuel supply line (9J337).
19. Disconnect the heater hoses (12270).
20. Disconnect the following connectors:
- 42-pin electrical connector
- 16-pin electrical connector
- 8-pin electrical connector
- A/C pressure switch
21. Position the wire harness aside.
22. Disconnect the connector and the vacuum tube.
23. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube (9G271).
24. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
25. Remove the starter motor (11002). .
26. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe (5F250).
27. Remove the bracket.
28. Remove the bracket.
- Remove the nut.
29. Disconnect the engine ground strap.
- Remove the nut.
30. Remove the bracket.
Vehicles equipped with manual transmission
31. Remove the transmission.
32. Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the oil drain plug.
Vehicle equipped with automatic transmission
33. Remove the access cover.
34. NOTE: Discard the torque converter nuts.
Disconnect the torque converter (7902).
- Remove the four nuts.
35. Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolts.
36. Remove the upper bell housing bolts.
37. Remove the transmission oil filler tube (7A228).
All vehicles
38. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
39. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
40. Lower the vehicle.
41. Support the transmission.
42. Install the special tool.
43. Install the special tools.
44. Using the special tool, remove the engine.
45. If necessary, remove the flywheel (6375) and the separator plate (6A372).
- Remove the bolts.
46. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
Installation
1. Install the RH engine insulator.
Install the nuts.
Install the bolts.
2. Install the LH engine insulator.
3. Connect the engine ground strap.
4. Install the bracket.
5. Lower the ve ...
Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Service Set, Camshaft
303-017 (T65L-6250-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration
Damper
303-009 (T58P-6316-D)
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 ( ...
Other materials:
General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury vehicles. There may
be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles.
The Normal Schedule applies to operation of the vehicle under typical, everyday
driving conditions.
The ma ...
Component Tests
Pressure Test
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap under any conditions
while the
engine is operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage
to the
cooling system or engine and/or personal injury. To ...
Actuator Cable - Speed Control-Cobra
1. Remove the speed control actuator cable end from the throttle body.
1. Lift the speed control cable from the throttle nailhead.
2. Release the speed control cable from the throttle bracket.
2. Remove the speed control cable from the retaining cli ...