Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

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

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

3. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

5. Remove the RH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.

6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

7. Remove the ignition coils.

8. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Section.

9. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section.

10. Disconnect the heater hose.

11. Disconnect the A/C suction tube at the accumulator.

12. Disconnect and remove the A/C suction tube.

13. Remove the nut and separate the A/C tube from the condenser.

14. Disconnect the A/C tube at the evaporator.

15. Remove the A/C tube.

1. Disconnect the pin-type retainer.

2. Remove the A/C tube.

16. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.

17. Disconnect the wiring harness from the valve cover stud bolt.

18. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.

19. 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 plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces and inspect the valve cover gaskets. If necessary, install new gaskets. Make sure the gaskets are correctly seated on the valve cover.