Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

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

2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section .

3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Pulley in this section.

4. Remove the water pump pulley.

5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.

6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose.

8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

9. Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

10. Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.

11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.

13. Remove the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

14. Remove the oil filter.

15. Remove the retainers and the water pump.

16. CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front cover will be damaged.

NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.

Remove the engine front cover.

• Slide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
• Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.