Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
4. Drain transmission fluid.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.
5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.
6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.
7. Remove torque converter housing plug.
8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug..
9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.
10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
Material Item Specification MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM MERCON V 1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a ma ...Installation
1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used. Install the torque converter drain plug. 2. Install the torque converter housing plug. 3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the se ...Other materials:
Fuel Vapor Control Tube Assembly Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the retainers.
3. NOTE: The fuel vapor vent valve, fuel vapor control valve and the
in-line fuel tank pressure
sensor are repaired as a fuel va ...
Installation
1. Inspect the rear axle pinion flange seal journal for rust, nicks, and
scratches prior to installing
the flange. Polish the seal journal with fine crocus cloth, if necessary.
2. Lubricate the rear axle pinion flange splines.
Use SAE 75W-140 High Performa ...
Front Seat Cushion
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the seat track. For additional information, refer to Seat Track
in this section.
2. Remove the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to Front Seat
Backrest in this
section.
Vehicles with powe ...