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.

Valve Cover RH

6. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

Valve Cover RH

7. Remove the ignition coils.

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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.

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

Valve Cover RH

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

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

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

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15. Remove the A/C tube.

1. Disconnect the pin-type retainer.

2. Remove the A/C tube.

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

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

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18. Remove the bolts and the RH valve cover.

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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.

Valve Cover RH

    Valve Cover RH
    Material Item Specification Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent WSE-M5B392- A Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent WSE-M4G323- A4 ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: If the valve cover 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:

    Evaporative Emissions (Description and Operation)
    Component Location   The evaporative emission system: is equipped with an on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system. prevents hydrocarbon emissions from reaching the atmosphere. stores fuel vapors in the evaporative emission (EVAP) canis ...

    USB port
    WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your ...

    Using voice recognition
    This system helps you control many features using voice commands. This allows you to keep your hands on the wheel and focus on what is in front of you. Initiating a Voice Session Push the voice icon; a tone sounds and Listening appears in the display. Say an ...