Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

All vehicles

1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section..

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

Manual transmission vehicles

4. Remove the screw and the dust shield.

Valve Cover LH

5. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.

Valve Cover LH

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Remove the two screws and position the clutch release cable aside.

Valve Cover LH

All vehicles

8. Remove the LH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.

Valve Cover LH

9. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.

Valve Cover LH

10. Remove the ignition coils

Valve Cover LH

11. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.

Valve Cover LH

12. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and the electrical connector.

Valve Cover LH

13. Disconnect the wiring harness anchor from the valve cover.

Valve Cover LH

14. Remove the LH valve cover.

Valve Cover LH

15. 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 the valve cover gaskets. If necessary, install new gaskets. Make sure the gaskets are correctly seated on the valve cover.

Valve Cover LH

    Valve Cover LH
    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
    All vehicles 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 ...

    Other materials:

    Spark Plug
    Removal 1. Remove the ignition coil on plug. For additional information, refer to Ignition Coil-Coil On Plug in this section. 2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs (12405). ...

    Engine (Removal)
    Special Tool(s) Special Tool(s) Support Bracket, Engine 303-639 Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-D074 (D91P-6001-A) Removal 1. Remove the hood. 2. Remove the battery. For additi ...

    Special Testing Procedures
    The special tests are designed to aid the technician in diagnosing the hydraulic and mechanical portion of the transmission. Engine Idle Speed Check Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the eng ...