Engine

Removal

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1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

3. Remove the radiator sight shield.

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4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

1. Disconnect the hose.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.

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5. Install the special tool.

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6. Install the special tool.

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7. Install the special tool.

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8. Raise and support the vehicle.

9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.

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10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.

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11. Lower the vehicle.

12. Raise the engine.

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13. Raise and support the vehicle.

14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

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15. Remove the starter motor.

16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.

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17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.

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18. Remove the oil pan bolts.

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19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember.

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20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.

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21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.

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22. NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.

Loosen the two bolts.

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23. Lower the front subframe.

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24. Remove the oil pan.

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Test yourself

A quick Ford Mustang quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.