Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.

4. Drain transmission fluid.

• Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.

5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

7. Remove torque converter housing plug.

8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.

• Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug..

9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.

10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.