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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

A/C Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data," for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

If caliper was removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.

Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can usually be cleaned with...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Mustang -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.9 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30,0...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark driveshaft for installation alignment.
  • Remove eight driveshaft flange bolts, Fig. .
  • Disconnect driveshaft flanges from pilots and remove driveshaft using suitable tool, Fig. . Driveshaft flanges fits tightly on pilots. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect flanges from pilots. Pry ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Press lock tab, remove crankcase vent tube from air cleaner outlet pipe and position it aside.
  • Loosen clamp, remove air cleaner outlet pipe from throttle body and position it aside.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise and position front end accessory drive belt aside.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove alternator outer bracket bolts and position alternator aside...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.9 V6 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant tube heater assembly.
  • Remove hose from coolant tube heater assembly.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Insert a suitable square drive tool into square hole in tensioner arm, then rotate tensioner...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Power Brake Booster Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GASPower Brake Booster Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Master Cylinder
  • Power Brake Booster
  • Hydro-Boost Unit
  • Brake Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GASBrake Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Master Cylinder
  • Power Brake Booster
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Ford Mustang  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer- Left Rear
  • Subwoofer- Right Rear
  • 2004 Ford Mustang  3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Mustang 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defrost Relay
  • Rear Window Defrost Switch
  • Rear Window Defrost Grid
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
    Document: SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE - NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Ignition, Electronic Ignition
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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