Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Throttle Body
Removal and Installation
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 may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: The throttle body bore and plate area have a special coating and cannot be cleaned.
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

3. Disconnect the accelerator cable (9A758) and (if equipped) the speed control actuator cable (9A825).

4. NOTE: Discard the throttle body gasket after removing the throttle body.
Remove the throttle body.
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the bolts.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fuel Injectors
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted ...
Other materials:
Dual Converter Y-Pipe - 3.8L
Removal
NOTE: The RH and LH catalytic converters are serviceable separately.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust system or removing exhaust
components,
disconnect all heated o ...
Shock Absorber
Removal
WARNING: All vehicles are equipped with gas pressurized shock absorbers
which will
extend unassisted. Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorbers during
removal or
component servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal ...
Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.
Verify the measurement
is within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
...
