Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.

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

3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section..

4. Disconnect the following connectors:

  • The 42 pin engine bulkhead electrical connector.
  • The 16 pin electrical connector.

Wiring Harness

5. Separate the wiring harness from the dash panel.

Wiring Harness

6. Remove the RH ignition coil cover.

  • Remove the bolts.
  • Remove the coil cover.

Wiring Harness

7. Disconnect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.

Wiring Harness

8. Disconnect the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.

Wiring Harness

9. Remove the LH ignition coil cover.

  • Remove the bolts.
  • Remove the coil cover.

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10. Disconnect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors.

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11. Disconnect the transmission main control harness electrical connector.

Wiring Harness

12. Disconnect the engine control jumper harness electrical connector.

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13. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.

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14. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

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15. NOTE: LH side is shown, RH side is similar.

Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.

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16. Disconnect the battery supply wire from the power distribution box stud.

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17. NOTE: The electrical connector is located under the power distribution box.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

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18. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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19. Disconnect the following generator electrical connectors:

  • Battery power supply wire.
  • Voltage regulator.

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20. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.

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21. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.

Wiring Harness

22. Remove the wiring harness.

  • Separate the wiring harness from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
  • Separate the wiring harness from the power steering reservoir bracket.

Wiring Harness

    Installation
    1. Position the wiring harness: Install the wiring harness retainer onto the LH valve cover stud bolt. Install the wiring harness retainer into the power steering reservoir. 2. Connect the EC ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
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    1-2 Accumulator
    Removal 1. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring. 2. NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly. Remove the 1-2 accumulator. 1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover. 2. ...

    Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder - Non-Functional
    Removal and Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. 2. WARNING: To avo ...