Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Generator and Regulator

General Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Generator

The charging system consists of the:

  • generator (GEN)
  • internal voltage regulator

The generator has an internal voltage regulator that is not installed separately. The generator and voltage regulator are installed as an assembly.

Battery Cables
Removal 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. When ch ...

Generator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery (10655). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Relieve the accessory drive belt (8620) tension and remove the belt from the gen ...

Other materials:

Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s) 120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp 20C 164-R0721 or equivalent NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak tracer dye incorporated into the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright ye ...

Diagnostic Instructions - Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool The symptom chart can be used to help locate the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns if n ...

Removal
1. Remove the rear defrost connectors if necessary. 2. Remove the nuts retaining the well sling and convertible top tacking strips. 3. Remove the three tacking strips. 4. Mark the top of the convertible top skin around the top of all three tacking s ...