Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications
Front End Body Panels
The front end body panel components consist of the following:
- air deflectors
- cowl grille
- fenders
- fender splash shields
- hood
- hood hinges
- hood weatherstrip
- radiator grille opening panel
Fender
Removal and Installation
1. On the RH fender, remove the antenna base.
1. Remove the antenna base cap.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the antenna base.
4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the screw, the two pin-type retainers and the front rocker panel moulding.
4. Remove the fender splash shield screw.
5. NOTE: Position the fender splash shield aside.
Remove the lower fender bolts and, if equipped, remove the shims.
6. Through the door opening, remove the inner fender bolts.
7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel to fender bolts.
8. Remove the upper bolts and the fender.
9. NOTE: On the RH fender, feed the antenna cable through the fender opening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the fender alignment and adjust as needed.
Radiator Grille Opening Panel
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the eight bolts (four on each side) and the radiator grille opening panel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Body System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification Leaks NOTE: Trim will reveal the location of most leaks. 1. Remove any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak. 2. Road test or water test the vehicle. 3 ...Body Closures
General Specifications Torque Specifications Body Closures The body closures consist of the following components: door checks front door front door latch strikers front door hinges ...Other materials:
Disassembly
1. CAUTION: Do not place the cylinder head flat on the bench; the
valves will bend.
CAUTION: Before disassembly begins, mark the valve position on the face of each
valve being removed. The valves must be re-installed into the same positions.
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Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sma ...
Manual Transmission
The T5OD 5-speed transmission:
fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear.
forward gears are synchronized and helical cut.
shift interlock system prevents the engagement of more than one
gear.
Transmission, Manual Five-Speed
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