Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations
The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
Other materials:
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
...
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the
low- and highpressure
hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...
Trim Panel - Quarter, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal and Installation
1. Lower the convertible top to the full down position.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove the two bolts and the rear seat backrest.
4. Remove ...
