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.
5. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the two screws and position the clutch release cable aside.
All vehicles
8. Remove the LH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
9. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
10. Remove the ignition coils
11. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
12. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and the electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the wiring harness anchor from the valve cover.
14. Remove the LH valve cover.
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
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:
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate f ...
Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator Gauge with
Holding Fixture
100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or
equivalent
1. Remove the roller followers. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303
for the procedure.
2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixt ...
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens
WARNING: Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
Clean the instrument panel and cluster lens with a clean, damp, white,
cotton cloth, then use a clean a ...
