Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 20 , Starting System for schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
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Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent |
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the starter
solenoid is "electric ...
Other materials:
Oil Filter Adapter
Material
Item
Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil
XO-5W20 QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Premium Engine Coolant
VC-4A (In Canada CXC-10; In
Oregon VC-5) or equivalent
ESE-M97B44-
A
Removal and Installation
1. ...
Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional
information, refer to Cooling
System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose.
3. Remove the degas bottle return hos ...
Lumbar Assembly
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front
Power in this section.
2. Release the J-clip.
3. Remove the seat backrest latch handle knob (62762).
4. Pull the seat backrest trim cover ...

