Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.

2. Drain the engine cooling system.

3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this section.

4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section.

5. Remove the push rods. For additional information, refer to Push Rod in this section.

6. Remove the drive belt.

7. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly.

8. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.

Cylinder Head RH

9. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.

Cylinder Head RH

10. Remove the three exhaust manifold studs.

Cylinder Head RH

11. NOTE: Discard the cylinder head gasket.

NOTE: Record the location of the long bolts and the short bolts.

Remove the cylinder head. Discard the cylinder head bolts.

Cylinder Head RH

    Cylinder Head RH
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    Installation
    NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from the disc can get into the oil pan and oil and clog the oil bypass valve. 1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness. 2. ...

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    Oil Level Indicator and Tube
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the oil level indicator. 2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold LH in this section. 3. Remove the bolt. 4. Remove the oil level indicator tube. 5. To install, reverse t ...

    Spark Plug Wire
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Spark Plug Wire 303-106 (T74P-6666A) Material Item Specification Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A Removal and Installation CAUTION: ...

    Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
    Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. 1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. 2. ...