Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
2. Install the RH valve cover and finger tighten the bolts.
3. Tighten the RH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
4. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover stud bolt.
5. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
6. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Install the A/C tube.
1. Install the A/C tube.
2. Connect the pin-type retainer.
7. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Connect the A/C tube to the evaporator.
8. Connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
9. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Install the A/C suction tube.
10. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator.
11. Connect the heater hose.
12. Install the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Section.
13. Connect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section.
14. Install the RH ignition coils.
15. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
16. Install the RH ignition coil cover and the two bolts.
17. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
19. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section .
20. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Recover the refrigerant. For addi ...
Valve Cover LH
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent
WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent
WSE-M4G323-
A4
...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
Actuator - Speed Control Servo
1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed
to these charges, damage may result.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the LH wheel and tire; refer to Section.
3. Position aside the LH front splash shie ...
Engine and Radiator Flushing
Special Tool(s)
Coolant System
Drain/Flush/Fill
164-R3673 or equivalent
Flush Kit
164-R3658 or equivalent
Drain Kit
164-R3662 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Cooling
...
