Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold-Upper in this section.

2. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Remove the coolant by-pass tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector and the vacuum line from the fuel pressure sensor.

Intake Manifold - Lower

6. Disconnect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.

Intake Manifold - Lower

7. Separate the fuel charging wiring harness from the fuel injection supply manifold studs in three places.

Intake Manifold - Lower

8. Remove the ten bolts in the sequence shown and raise the lower intake manifold slightly.

Intake Manifold - Lower

9. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring harness from the rear of the lower intake manifold and remove the manifold.

10. Remove the intake manifold gaskets.

  • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Intake Manifold - Lower

    Intake Manifold - Lower
    Material Item Specification Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent WSE-M5B392-A ...

    Installation
    1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets. 2. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness to the rear of the lower intake manifold and install the manifold. 3. Install the intake manifold fastener ...

    Other materials:

    Engine - 3.8L
    General Specifications a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid. Torque Specifications a - Refer to the procedure in this section b - Advance one-half turn aft ...

    Head restraints
    WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint whil ...

    Push Rod
    Removal CAUTION: Mark the components removed for correct location. 1. Remove the rocker arms (6564). For additional information, refer to Rocker Arm in this section. 2. Remove the push rods (6565). 3. Inspect the components. For additional information, ...