Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the fuel injector supply manifold. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
6. Remove the bolt and heater water inlet tube at the back of the lower intake.

7. Remove the two stud bolts and one bolt. Position the actuator aside.

8. Disconnect the linkage and remove the actuator.

9. NOTE: New plastic IMRC retainers must be installed any time an IMRC rod is removed.
NOTE: Before installing the IMRC actuator, be sure to rotate the motor driver plate until the levers make contact with the set screws, then rotate the motor until the motor bracket bolt holes line up with the tapped holes in the lower intake manifold.
NOTE: Discard O-ring and install a new O-ring on the heater inlet tube. Lubricate the O-ring with engine coolant prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 4.6L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the bolts and position aside the power steering pump
reservoir.
3. ...
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt ...
Other materials:
Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Removal
1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust
Manifold LH in
this section.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the r ...
Sprockets
1. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of personal injury or damage
to the vehicle, do
not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been
examined for
possible cracks and separation.
NOTE: Specifications show the expected minimum or ma ...
Bumpers
Torque Specifications
Bumpers
CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat
could cause
distortion of the bumper cover.
The bumper systems consist of the following components:
front bumper
front bumper cover
front bumper cover (Co ...
