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.

5. Separate the wiring harness from the dash panel.

6. Remove the RH ignition coil cover.

• Remove the bolts.
• Remove the coil cover.

7. Disconnect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.

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

9. Remove the LH ignition coil cover.

• Remove the bolts.
• Remove the coil cover.

10. Disconnect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors.

11. Disconnect the transmission main control harness electrical connector.

12. Disconnect the engine control jumper harness electrical connector.

13. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolt.

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

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

Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.

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

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

Disconnect the electrical connector.

18. Disconnect the electrical connector.

19. Disconnect the following generator electrical connectors:

• Battery power supply wire.
• Voltage regulator.

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

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

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.