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:
Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following:
The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully
synchronized system.
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Normal Schedule
The following checks or procedures should be carried out for all cars,
minivans, light trucks, sport
utilities, vans, 4x4s, natural gas and propane vehicles.
8,000 Km (5,000 Miles)
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
Rotate tires and inspect fo ...
Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within
specifications to check the connecting
rod bearing journal clearance.
1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
2. ...
