Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
1. Disconnect the hose.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

5. Install the special tool.

6. Install the special tool.

7. Install the special tool.

8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.

10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.

11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.

13. Raise and support the vehicle.
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

15. Remove the starter motor.
16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.

17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.

18. Remove the oil pan bolts.

19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember.

20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.

21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.

22. NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.
Loosen the two bolts.

23. Lower the front subframe.

24. Remove the oil pan.

Oil Pan
Special Tool(s)
3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-F072
Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-D095 (D94L-6001-A) or
equivalent
Material
...
Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan 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,
o ...
Other materials:
Fuel Vapor Control Tube Assembly Valve
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the fuel tank. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the retainers.
3. NOTE: The fuel vapor vent valve, fuel vapor control valve and the
in-line fuel tank pressure
sensor are repaired as a fuel va ...
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
Special Tool(s)
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set
176-R032A or equivalent
1. Turn both valves on the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the
low- and highpressure
hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valv ...
Water Bypass Hose - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to Cooling
System Draining, Filling
and Bleeding in this section.
2. Remove the bypass hose.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
4. Fill and bleed the co ...
