Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Installation
1. NOTE: If the valve cover is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
2. Install the RH valve cover and finger tighten the bolts.
3. Tighten the RH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.
4. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover stud bolt.
5. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
6. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Install the A/C tube.
1. Install the A/C tube.
2. Connect the pin-type retainer.
7. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Connect the A/C tube to the evaporator.
8. Connect the A/C tube and install the nut.
9. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Install the A/C suction tube.
10. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.
Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator.
11. Connect the heater hose.
12. Install the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Section.
13. Connect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to Section.
14. Install the RH ignition coils.
15. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
16. Install the RH ignition coil cover and the two bolts.
17. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
19. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section .
20. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Section.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Recover the refrigerant. For addi ...
Valve Cover LH
Material
Item
Specification
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent
WSE-M5B392-A
Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent
WSE-M4G323-
A4
...
Other materials:
Lower Arm
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Reservoir
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section.
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is
poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicate ...
Pinpoint Test B: LFC 21/DTC B1921 - RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High
Normal Operation
WARNING: The tightening torque of the restraints control module
(RCM) retaining bolts is
critical for proper air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
operation. Refer to Restraints
Control Module (RCM) in this section for correc ...
