Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the fuel line.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and return spring.
7. Remove the bolts and position the cables and bracket out of the way.
8. Remove the breather tube.
9. Disconnect the evaporative emissions return line.
10. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR transducer.
12. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum supply.
14. Remove the bolts retaining the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket to the intake manifold.
15. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve.
16. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the base of the throttle body and spacer assembly.
17. Disconnect the hose from the PCV valve.
18. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EGR valve.
19. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
20. Disconnect the main vacuum supply from the base of the throttle body adapter.
21. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) electrical connector.
22. Remove the bolts.
23. Remove the throttle body and adapter as an assembly.
- Inspect and clean the sealing surfaces.
- The gasket is reusable if not damaged.
24. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
25. Disconnect the fuel charging ground wire.
26. Disconnect the ignition coils and the fuel injectors.
27. Disconnect the climate control vacuum supply hoses and remove the vacuum harness.
28. Remove the four studs.
29. Remove the injectors and fuel injection supply manifold as an assembly.
30. Remove the ignition coils.
31. Disconnect the battery terminal.
32. Remove the generator support brace.
33. Disconnect the electrical connector.
34. Remove the generator.
35. Disconnect the heater hose.
36. Separate the engine harness and position it out of the way.
37. Disconnect the water temperature indicator sender.
38. Remove the water outlet connector.
39. Remove the water thermostat and the O-ring.
- Inspect the O-ring and discard if necessary.
40. NOTE: The gaskets are reusable if not damaged.
Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, remove the intake manifold and gaskets.
Intake Manifold
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Installation
1. Install the intake manifold and gaskets, tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown.
2. NOTE: The O-ring is to be installed on the top of the thermostat.
Install the water thermostat and the O-rin ...
Other materials:
Steering System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Dial Thermometer 0-220F
023-R0007 or Equivalent
Hand Held Automotive Meter
105-R0053 or Equivalent
Power Steering Analyzer
211-F001 (014-00207) or
Equivalent
Spring Scale
211-034 (T74P-3504-Y)
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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 ...
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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