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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

    Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
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    Lighting control
    A. Off B. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps C. Headlamps High Beams • Push the lever toward the instrument panel to switch on the high beams. • Pull the lever toward you to switch of the high beams. Headlamp Flashe ...

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