Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

4. Install the special tool.

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5. Using the special tools, support the engine.

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6. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

7. Remove the two engine mount nuts.

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8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Using the special tool, raise the engine.

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10. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

11. Drain the engine oil.

  • Remove the oil pan drain plug.

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12. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.

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13. Position a safety stand.

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14. Remove the four engine mount bolts.

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15. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.

Loosen the front subframe bolts.

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16. Lower the front subframe.

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17. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It may be reusable. Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.

Remove the oil pan and gasket.

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    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) Support Bar, Engine 303-290-A Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) Liftin ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a p ...

    Other materials:

    Head restraints
    WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...

    Cable and Conduit - Front
    Removal 1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tens ...

    Lead Terminal Repair
    Special Tool(s) Heat Gun 107-R0300 or equivalent Material Item Specification Rear Window Defroster Repair D8AZ-19562-AA WSB-M4J58-B 1. NOTE: The rear window glass must be at room temperature at the time of the repair. Clea ...