Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery, Mounting and Cables
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

- Battery and Cables
- Battery (Diagnosis and Testing)
- Battery Disconnect
- Battery (Removal and Installation)
- Battery Tray
- Battery Cables
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The vol ...
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 yel ...
Other materials:
Essential towing checks
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing accessories for ...
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield
wiper blade and the top edge
of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH win ...
Gearshift Rail Bushing
Special Tool(s)
Universal Puller Set
303-DS005 (D80L-100-A) or
equivalent
Installer, Shift Rail Bushing
308-244 (T96P-7025-F)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Disassembly and Assembly
1. Using the special tools, r ...
