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.

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

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

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

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8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

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

10. Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.

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11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

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12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.

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13. Remove the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

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14. Remove the oil filter.

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15. Remove the retainers and the water pump.

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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.

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    Installation
    1. CAUTION: In order to prevent foreign material from contaminating the engine block or the engine front cover it is necessary to seal the coolant and oil passages of both components. Failure to ...

    Other materials:

    Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
    Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) (yellow color) WSS-M97B51- A1 Removal and Installation 1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Dra ...

    Switch - Key-In-Ignition Warning
    Removal 1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position. 2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cy ...

    Coupling
    Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated the clockspring must be re ...