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.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

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

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

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

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

7. Remove torque converter housing plug.

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

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

  • Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug..

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

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

Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter

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

    Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
    Material Item Specification MERCON V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM MERCON V 1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes. If a ma ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used. Install the torque converter drain plug. 2. Install the torque converter housing plug. 3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the se ...

    Other materials:

    Pinpoint Test P: No Communication With The Restraints Control Module
    Normal Operation The RCM communicates with the scan tool using ISO 9141 communication mode through the data link connector (DLC). Possible Causes A no communication condition can be caused by: damage to circuit 70 (LB/WH). a damaged DLC. a damage ...

    Door Speaker - Upper
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the front door trim panels (239420). For additional information, refer to Section 2. Remove the upper speaker access cover. 3. Remove the upper speaker housing. 1. Remove the screw. 2. Remove the upper spea ...

    Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
    1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...