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.

Valve Cover RH

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:

    Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket - 3.8L
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-3.8L in this section. 2. Remove the three bolts and one nut. 3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. 4. To install ...

    Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
    1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Road test. Verify the customer's concern by performing a road test on a smooth road. 2. Inspect tires. Check the tire pressure with all normal loads in the vehicle and the tires cold. For additional information, refer to the vehicle certification ...