Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Muffler - 4.6L (4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the dual converter assembly nuts.

3. Remove the RH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).

4. Remove the LH exhaust hanger insulator (5260).

5. Remove the RH intermediate exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

6. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

7. Remove the RH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

8. Remove the LH exhaust pipe hanger insulator.

9. Remove the RH and LH mufflers.

10. CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators as they deteriorate the rubber.
NOTE: A soap-and-water solution will ease installation of the exhaust hanger insulators.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Muffler - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Use a jack to support and lower the rear axle.
2. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
3. Remove the nut and bolt, and disconnect the rear shock absorbers (18124) ...
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 sys ...
Other materials:
Supercharger Belt Tensioner
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolts and the supercharger belt tensioner.
4. To install, reverse the removal proced ...
Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yellow dot, red dot, or when the green dot is not visible,
...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fuel
economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth, moderate f ...
