Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

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4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

1. Disconnect the hose.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

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5. Install the special tool.

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6. Install the special tool.

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7. Install the special tool.

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8. Raise and support the vehicle.

9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.

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10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.

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11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Raise the engine.

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13. Raise and support the vehicle.

14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

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15. Remove the starter motor.

16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.

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17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.

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18. Remove the oil pan bolts.

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19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember.

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20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.

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21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.

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22. NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.

Loosen the two bolts.

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23. Lower the front subframe.

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24. Remove the oil pan.

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    Oil Pan
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    Installation
    1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, o ...

    Other materials:

    Dowels - Flywheel
    Removal 1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel dowel holes or the surface areas around the flywheel dowel during removal. Remove the flywheel dowels by using a drift pin where the flywheel dowel is installed in an open hole and a pair of lockin ...

    Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
    Eight separate ignition coils: are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). are mounted directly above each spark plug. are controlled by the powertrain control module for correct firing sequence. The spark plug: changes the high vo ...

    Cleaning products
    For best results, use the following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and ...