Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the transmission.

3. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Remove the radiator sight shield.

6. Remove the manifold and tube assembly-accumulator to compressor, 4.6L. For additional information, refer to Section.

7. Remove the A/C line. For additional information, refer to Section.

8. Install the special tools.

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9. Install the special tool.

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10. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section.

11. Remove the two engine mount nuts.

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12. Lower the vehicle.

13. Using the special tool, raise the engine.

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14. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

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16. Using the special tool, compress the front coil springs.

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17. Position a safety stand.

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18. Remove the four bolts.

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19. NOTE: Do not completely remove the bolts.

Loosen the bolts.

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20. Lower the front sub-frame.

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21. Remove the sub-frame brace.

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22. Remove the starter wiring harness nuts and position the wiring harness out of the way.

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23. NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. It is reusable.

Remove the oil pan and gasket.

  • Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage.

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    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Coil Spring 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072 Materia ...

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a p ...

    Other materials:

    Hill start assist
    WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into position P for automatic transmission or position 1 for manual transmissions. WARNING: You mus ...

    Keyless Entry (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 59 , Generic Electronic Module for schematic and connector information. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 111 , Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 Digital M ...

    Clearing all MyKeys
    You can clear all MyKeys within the same key cycle as you created the MyKey. If you switch your ignition off, however, you will need to use an admin key to clear your MyKeys. Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys ...