Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
5. Disconnect the accelerator and the speed control cables from the throttle body cam.
6. Remove the bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket assembly aside.
7. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system electrical and vacuum connections.
8. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical and vacuum connections.
9. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
11. Disconnect the following:
- Ignition coil electrical connector.
- Radio interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Spark plug wires.
12. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
13. NOTE: For ease in installation, record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.
Remove the upper intake manifold.
1. Remove the 12 bolts.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold.
14. Remove and discard the upper intake manifold gasket.
Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure
the bolts are installed in
the correct locations.
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Other materials:
Brake Caliper Anchor Plate - Cobra
Removal
1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Brake
Pads-Cobra in this section.
2. Remove the anchor plate bolts.
Installation
1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Cable and Bracket
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the cable shift from the shifter lever and bracket and discard
the clip.
3. Remove the bolt from the cable.
4. Remove the bolt from the cable.
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Chuckle
Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive
clearance between the
differential gear hub and the differential case bore.
Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a
chuckle. A very small tooth
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