Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.
6. Install a fill plug.
7. Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
Convertible Top (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 103 , for schematic and connector
information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent
Principles of Operation
The converti ...
Other materials:
Manual Transmission and Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine
power to the transmission upon
driver command. For additional information, refer to Section.
Clutch Disc and Clutch Pressure Plate - 3.8L
Clutch Disc and Clutch Pressure Pl ...
Fuel Charging And Controls
The fuel injection supply manifold (9F792):
delivers fuel to the fuel injector.
receives fuel from the fuel supply line.
The throttle body (9E926):
controls air supply to the upper intake manifold (9424) by positioning
the throttle plate.
connects the ...
Remote control
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
The key blade is used to start the
vehicle and unlock or lock the
driver’s door from outside the
vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with active anti-theft sy ...