Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional information, refer to Section..
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
Manual transmission vehicles
4. Remove the screw and the dust shield.
5. Disengage the clutch release cable from the clutch release fork.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the two screws and position the clutch release cable aside.
All vehicles
8. Remove the LH ignition coil cover bolts and the cover.
9. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connectors.
10. Remove the ignition coils
11. Remove the bolt and position the oil level indicator tube aside.
12. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose and the electrical connector.
13. Disconnect the wiring harness anchor from the valve cover.
14. Remove the LH valve cover.
15. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces and the valve cover gaskets. If necessary, install new gaskets. Make sure the gaskets are correctly seated on the valve cover.
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
...
Installation
All vehicles
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 ...
Other materials:
Piston
Special Tool(s)
Piston Pin Tool or equivalent
303-D034 (D81L-6135-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool, ...
Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate
serrations for scores or
burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with a crocus cloth. Install a new
clutch cylinder if
badly scored or damaged.
2. Check fluid passage in the cl ...
Cleaning the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft® Detail Wash.
• Do not use a commercial or high-pressure wand on the surface or
edge of stripes and graphics. This can cause damage to the film and
cause th ...
