Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation

1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.

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2. Install the engine front cover.

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3. Install the belt idler pulleys and the bolts.

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4. Connect the CMP sensor electrical connector.

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5. Raise the vehicle.

6. Install the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal in this section.

7. Tighten the four oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

  • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
  • Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  • Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

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8. Install the drain plug.

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9. Position the power steering reservoir and install the bolts.

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10. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.

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11. Position the A/C muffler and tighten the nut.

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12. Install the power steering pump and the bolts.

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13. Position the battery cable and install the two nuts.

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14. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section.

15. Install the water pump pulley and the bolts.

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16. Install the cooling fan.

17. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section

18. Install the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and Valve Cover LH in this section.

19. Position the radio ignition interference capacitors and install the nuts.

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20. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.

    Removal
    1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside. 2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover RH and Valve Cover LH in this section ...

    Timing Drive Components
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Holding Tool, Crankshaft 303-448 (T93P-6303-A) Aligner, Camshaft Position 303-557 (T96T-6256-B) ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
    1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle (4001). For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section. 2. CAUTION: Reinstall the differential pinion shaft (4211) and the bolt in the differential case ...

    Vacuum Control Motor - Air Damper Door
    Removal 1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 3. Remove the vacuum control motor. 1. Remove the steel clip. 2. Loosen the nuts. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal proc ...

    Switch
    Removal 1. Remove the climate control assembly. For additional information, refer to Control Assembly in this section. 2. NOTE: All three switches are removed the same. Remove the knob. 3. Remove the screw. 4. Rotate the switch and remove it from the cont ...