Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:
- the components of the emission control system.
- the correct vacuum hose routing.
- the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.
The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate the crankcase and return the fumes to the intake manifold for combustion.
Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system.
Operating the
engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and
engine
ventilation. This will weak ...
EGR System Components
The EGR system returns a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold to
reduce the combustion
temperature. This results in lower nitrous oxide formation.
The powertrain control modul ...
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General Information
INTRODUCTION
In the past, when cars were simpler, diagrams were simpler. All components
were connected by wires, and
diagrams seldom exceeded 4 pages in length. Today, some wiring diagrams require
more than 16 pages. It
would be impractical to expect a servi ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
Special Tool(s)
R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center
176-00002 or equivalent
R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center
023-00153 or equivalent
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1.2 CFM Vacuum Pump
023-00162 o ...
Safety Belt System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: All safety belt assemblies include retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle
support assemblies (slide bar, if so equipped), shoulder belt height adjuster
(if equipped), child
safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped) and attaching hardw ...
