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:
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. ...
Starter Motor - 3.8L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) 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 (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...
Brake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal
1. Remove the shifter top control panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Remove the shifter bezel.
4. Remove the bulb from the bezel.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on th ...
