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.

9. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.

10. Remove the three exhaust manifold studs.

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
Material
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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. ...
Other materials:
Support Straps
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel suppl ...
Water Pump - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Dra ...
Air Intake Scoop
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the air intake scoop outlet from the air cleaner.
2. Disconnect the air intake scoop water drain hoses.
3. Remove the air intake scoop from the air intake scoop bracket.
Remove the two air intake scoop bolts.
L ...
