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.

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2. Install the RH valve cover and finger tighten the bolts.

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3. Tighten the RH valve cover bolts in the sequence shown.

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4. Connect the wiring harness to the valve cover stud bolt.

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5. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.

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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.

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7. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.

Connect the A/C tube to the evaporator.

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8. Connect the A/C tube and install the nut.

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9. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.

Install the A/C suction tube.

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10. NOTE: Lubricate O-ring with clean PAG oil or equivalent.

Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator.

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11. Connect the heater hose.

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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.

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15. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.

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16. Install the RH ignition coil cover and the two bolts.

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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:

    Bar - Stabilizer
    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 or an equivalent part must be installed, if i ...

    Transmission fluid check
    Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, added by an authorized dealer. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. See your Scheduled Maintenance Information for scheduled ...

    System Flushing - CII Power Steering Pump
    WARNING: Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil can lead to seal deterioration and leaks. A leak can ultimately cause loss of fluid, which can result in a loss of power steering assist. 1. Remove the fuel pump fuse from the battery junction ...