Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.

WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Remove the filler pipe bolt and disconnect the filler pipe hose connections to the fuel tank.

Fuel Tank

6. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.

Fuel Tank

7. Disconnect the vapor tube fitting at the left front of the fuel tank.

Fuel Tank

8. Disconnect the EVAP canister tube and hose.

Fuel Tank

9. Place a safety support under the fuel tank.

Fuel Tank

10. Remove the front bolts from the fuel tank support straps and swing the LH strap out of the way.

Fuel Tank

11. Remove the RH fuel tank support strap bolt and remove the strap.

Fuel Tank

12. Partially lower the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel line.

13. CAUTION: The filler pipe grommet must be removed prior to removing the fuel tank from the filler pipe or damage to the fill tube check valve will occur.

Cut outer edge of pipe-to-tank grommet to facilitate pipe removal and carefully remove the grommet from the fuel tank. Take care to avoid damage to the filler pipe check valve.

Fuel Tank

14. Lower the fuel tank from the vehicle.

    Fuel Tank
    Material Item Specification Serfactant (Merpol) ESE-M99B144-B ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Lubricate the filler pipe check valve area and the tank-to-filler pipe grommet with Serfactant prior to assembly or damage to the filler pipe check valve will occur. NOTE: A new grommet ...

    Other materials:

    Pinpoint Test C: LFC 29/DTC C1414 - Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code
    Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the electrical state of pins 10, 13 and 14 to determine if it is installed on the correct vehicle. If the RCM detects an incorrect condition on any of these pins, it will store a diagnostic t ...

    Inspection and Verification
    1. The keyless entry system is a generic electronic module (GEM). 2. Verify the customer concern by using the remote transmitters to operate the keyless entry system. 3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrica ...

    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 3. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). 4. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in t ...