Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

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

2. Remove the transmission.

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

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

5. Remove the radiator sight shield.

6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly-accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional information, refer to Section.

7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section.

8. Install the special tools.

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9. Install the special tool.

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10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.

11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.

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12. Lower the vehicle.

13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.

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14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

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16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.

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17. Position a safety stand.

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18. Remove the four bolts.

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19. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.

Loosen the bolts.

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20. Lower the front sub-frame.

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21. Remove the sub-frame brace.

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22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness out of the way.

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23. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.

Remove the oil pan and gasket.

  • Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.

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    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Materia ...

    Installation
    1. 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 p ...

    Other materials:

    Steering Column Switches
    Torque Specifications Steering Column Switches (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION) The steering column switches system consists of the following components: multifunction switch (13K359) key release button (manual transmission only) (3F527) ignition switch (11572 ...

    Transmission Control Switch
    Removal 1. Remove the shifter top control panel. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Remove the shifter bezel. 4. Remove the bulb from the bezel. 5. Disconnect the TCS connector. 6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handl ...

    Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
    Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent 1. Measure the length of the damaged area of the mini-tube vacuum hose. 2. Cut a piece of standard 1/8 inch inner diameter vacuum hose approximately 25 mm (1 inch longer t ...