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The Official V6 - HowTo Compilation

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This is going to be a compilation of all the How-to's that people come across with links to said how-to's. Please "USE LINKBACKS" when providing a link to a how-to on another forum. This will give the member on the other forum credit where credit is due.

Audio:
iPod Integration '04 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/252218-2004-mustang-ipod-integration.html
Mach 460 to Mach 1000 Upgrade - http://mustangforums.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics/637939-mach-460-to-1000-install.html
Recover/Refabric Tweeter Pods - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f12/how-re-fabric-recover-your-mach-460-tweeter-pods-256665/

Interior:
Accent Lighting Installation - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/150232-how-install-accent-lighting-w-switch.html
Accelerator Pedal Slack Removal - http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/99pedals.htm
Dashboard Removal 94-04 -
Door Panel Removal 94-04 - http://www.mustangevolution.com/mustang-articles/1994-2004-mustang-door-panel-removal/
Emergency Brake Cable Fix 94-04 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...center-console-fix-emergency-brake-cable.html
Gauge Cluster Diagnostics 99-04 - http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/dtcodes.htm
Gauge Cluster Gear Odometer fix 94-98 - http://www.odometergears.com/howto/Ford_Mustang_Odometer_Gear_Replacement.pdf
Gauge Cluster LED Install - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...auge-cluster-hvac-toggle-switch-led-swap.html
Gauge Cluster Recalibration - http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/forums/how-to-recalibrate-your-gauges-t7574.html
Gauge Cluster Swap - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1744-How-To-Swap-Gauge-Clusters-99-04&p=8078
Gauge Pod Install - http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/gauge/index.shtml
Gauges Oil Pressure & Water Temperature Installation - http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/foru...-pressure-water-temperature-gauges-t4018.html
Headrest Removal -
Heater Core Replacement 96-98 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/96-98/43073-changing-heater-core-96-98-mustang.html
Heater Core Replacement 94-04 - http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/forums/94-04-dash-heater-core-t17489.html
Interior Panel Painting 94+ - http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/interiorpnt/interiorpaint.htm
Key-In Ignition Door Chime Removal - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...223-key-ignition-door-chime-mod-pictures.html
Removing the Rear Seat - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/158417-write-up-how-remove-your-rear-seats.html
Removing the Center Console 94-04 -
Raptor Shift Light Install - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/168046-how-install-raptor-shiftlight.html
Seat Reconditioning - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1309-How-to-Recondition-your-Leather-Seats
Shift Knob Boot Installation - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...shift-knob-and-boot-installation.html#2462174
Steering Wheel Replacement - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writ...wheel/how-to-install-fr500-steering-wheel.php

Engine:
Camshaft Install Sparknotes - http://mustangforums.com/forum/7837870-post7.html
Camshaft Swap How-To - http://www.v6power.net/articles/cam.html
Changing Your Spark Plugs - http://cobrafan.hubpages.com/hub/94-04-V6-Mustang-Spark-Plugs
Cold Air Intake - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/450179/2003-ford-mustang/page-3/
EGR Cleaning How-To - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/220133-how-clean-your-egr-valve.html
EGR Delete - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...na-2002-v6-build-pic-heavy-2.html#post4684102
MAF Cleaning How-To - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/how-to-clean-mustang-MAF/how-to-clean-mustang-maf.php
Oil Cooler Installation - http://www.v6power.net/articles/oilcooler/oilcooler.html
Oil Separator 99-04 V6 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/216906-how-99-04-v6-oil-seperator.html
Pistons & Rods Install - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f56/how-install-new-pistons-rods-267363/
Port & Polish Intake Manifolds - http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/port_intakes.htm
Radiator Conversion V6 to GT - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f5/radiator-conversion-v6-gt-265560
Underdrive Pulley Installation - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/450179/2003-ford-mustang/page-4/
Fuel
Fuel Filter Change How To - http://cobrafan.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Change-Your-94-04-Mustang-Fuel-Filter
Fuel Pump Change How To - http://www.bullittarchive.com/1028.htm
Gas Tank Filler Gasket - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...our-fuel-tank-replace-filler-neck-gasket.html
PPRV Explanation - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/234591-pprv-delete-what-why.html#post4013190
PPRV Delete for Dummies - http://vimeo.com/2134128
PPRV Delete SVT Pump - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/170056-how-pprv-delete-focus-svt-fuel-pumps.html

Swaps
4.2 Swapping

4.2L Essentials - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1313-The-Official-4-2-Swap-Thread
4.2L Swap Installation - http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=6680
Split Port Swapping
Split Port Swap Fuel Rail - http://www.v6power.net/vb/showthread.php?t=34037
Split Port Swap (99+ heads/intake on 94-98) - http://www.v6power.net/articles/99.html
Windstar Swapping
Windstar Swap Parts List - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...s-windstar-swap-mcqueen-you-can-use-pics.html
Windstar Swap Walkthrough - http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/99-04-v6-windstar-manifold-swap.795471/*
Windstar Installation Part 1 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...na-2002-v6-build-pic-heavy-2.html#post4690431
Windstar Installation Part 2 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...na-2002-v6-build-pic-heavy-2.html#post4690463
Windstar Installation Part 3 (Parts List) - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...na-2002-v6-build-pic-heavy-3.html#post4697205

Exhaust:
3.5" vs 4.0" Tips - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f84/pic-request-99-04-gts-4in-rolled-tips-vs-3-5in-rolled-tips-262848/
Dual Exhaust Cutouts in Stock v6 Bumper - http://www.v6power.net/articles/dualexhaustopenings.htm
IRS Catback on SRA Rear End - http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...67-installed-irs-catback-my-sra-mach-1-a.html
MIL Eliminator Make Your Own - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/mil-eliminators/how-to-make-mil-eliminators.php
O2 Sensors Replacement - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/how-to-replace-o2-sensor/how-to-replace-o2-sensor.php
Polish Your Exhaust HowTo - http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-230/568983-how-polish-your-exhaust.html

Exterior:
Body:

Bumper Cover Front Removal - https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAFro/0jYlVxhq_Rc/s958/bumper-install.jpg
Chrome Removal from Plastic - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1737-How-to-Remove-Chrome-from-Plastic
Convertible Top Paint - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/235278-just-painted-my-convertible-top-s.html
Convertible Top Replacement - http://www.ehow.com/how_4446394_change-convertible-top-ford-mustang.html
Decklid Fill Spoiler Holes - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/164031-how-fill-your-decklid-spoiler-holes.html
Hood Latch Lift 99-04 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/259572-do-2001-mustangs-have.html#post4435598
Hood Pins Installl - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/116706-hood-pins-new-edge-install-pics.html
Hood Scoop Installation - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...97-hood-scoop-installation-guide.html#1997576
Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Install - http://www.bullittarchive.com/3006.htm
McQueen Rattle Can Process - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/224610-mcqueens-rattle-can-painting-process.html
Paint your Mirrors to Match - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/257376-how-paint-match-your-mirrors.html
Paint your Mirrors like Cobra mirrors - http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...w-make-your-own-fake-03-04-cobra-mirrors.html
New! Side Skirt Replacement - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1850-How-To-Install-Side-Skirts-99-04
Side Windows Repair - http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l.../501307-window-repair-documented-2000-gt.html
Spoiler Relocate (Move Back) - http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/wingmod1.htm
Shaving Emblems/Antenna DIY - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f11/diy-how-shave-your-antenna-emblems-250734/
Lights:
Cobra Bumper Fog Light Install - http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...3-04-mustang-svt-cobra-fog-light-install.html
Cobra Tail Light Install - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/147024-how-install-working-cobra-taillights-gt.html
Fog Lights in Grille on 99-04 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/projects/242211-dgrabbers-v6-build-slow-steady.html#post4137137
Fog Light Wiring Guide Install - http://www.v6power.net/articles/foglights.htm
Headlights Aiming HowTo - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...ell-me-how-aim-my-headlights.html#post2761808
Headlights Conditioning/Repair - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...t-help-moisture-and-haze-removal.html#2525423
HID Lights Install - http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l-general-discussion/566853-how-to-install-hids.html
Sequential Tail Lights Splice In HowTo - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/253857-how-splice-sequential-tail-lights.html#post4948096
Sequential Tail Lights Slowing Them Down -
Tail Light Bezel Painting 94-98 - http://www.v6power.net/articles/howtobezel.htm
Tail Light Tint Install - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/92337-how-install-tail-light-tint-vinyl.html
Tail Light All 3 Light on Brake - http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...e-all-taillights-illuminate-when-braking.html
Underhood Light Install - http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...hood-light-walkthrough-pics-part-numbers.html

Forced Induction:
M90 Installation Thread - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...m90-supercoupe-supercharger-installation.html
M112 Information Thread - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/282170-just-another-m112-thread.html
Supercoupe Swap - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/257522-supercoupe-m90-supercharger-swap.html

Transmission:
Auto to Manual Swap - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/139013-manual-swap-how.html#post2336876
Auto (AODE) to Manual Swap - http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/25.shtml
B&M Hammer Shifter Install - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f6/b-m-hammer-how-209893/
Change Transmission Oil T3650 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/180210-how-change-transmission-oil-t3650.html
Clutch Replacement - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...acing-your-stock-clutch-write-up.html#3110131
JMod Shift Kit Self-HowTo - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/258428-how-jmod-shift-kit-2004-v6-4r70w.html

Suspension:
The Official Suspension Guide - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/modular-mustangs/92453-official-suspension-guide.html
The Un-Official Suspension Guide - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/239965-un-official-suspension-guide.html
Cutting Your Stock Springs - http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-230/626015-complete-how-cut-your-stock-springs-thread.html
Lowering Springs Install - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/267834-installing-coil-springs-how.html
Improving Stock Ride Quality - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...dy-improving-my-ride-quality.html#post4402008
Rear Sway-Bar Installation 94-04 - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/219976-how-install-rear-sway-bar-gt.html
Rear Differential Fluid Change -
Rear Differential Pinion Seal Replacement -
Ring, Pinion and Gears Installation - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...d-pinion-gears-and-possi-traction-thread.html
SRA to IRS Swap - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1...-solid-rear-axle-to-irs-swap.html#post6753903
Wheel Bearing Replacement - http://3.7mustang.com/vb/f9/how-replace-wheel-bearings-188975/
Brakes:
Brake Fluid - Bleeding Your Brakes - http://www.corral.net/tech/maintenance/brakebleed.html
Brake Fluid - Flushing Your Brake System - http://www.bullittarchive.com/1003.htm
Changing Brake Pads (Front) Cobra - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/front-brakes/front-brakes-replace-mustang.php
Changing Brake Pads (Rear) - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/rearbrakes/change-rear-brakes-mustang.php
Changing Brake Pads (Rear) 2 - http://www.mustangevolution.com/forum/f133/t312946/
Cobra Brake Swap - http://v6mustangsonline.com/showthread.php?1550-How-To-Inform-94-04-Cobra-front-brake-upgrade
Painting Brake Calipers - http://mustangforums.com/forum/v6-1994-2004-mustangs/139071-how-to-paint-your-callipers.html#1499656
Polishing Your Brake Calipers - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/caliperpoish/polish-brake-calipers.php
Stainless Steel Line Install - http://www.maximummotorsports.com/content/install/pdf/brakes/MMBK4F.pdf
Upgrading Brakes: Speeding Up and Slowing Down - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/99-04/194743-upgrade-brakes-speeding-up-slowing-down.html

Wheels:
Plasti-dipping Rims - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/228639-how-guide-plastidip-your-wheels.html
Rims Curb Rash Repair - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/visual/267850-how-repair-curb-rash-aluminum-lip.html

Detailing:
Cleaning Your Engine Bay - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forum...ling/72337-engine-bay-cleaning-look-here.html

Misc:
Abbreviations - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/262936-typical-abbreviations-phrases-definitions.html
Chilton's Maintenance Schedule - http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/4-6l-tech/146890-1999-2004-mustang-maintenance-schedule.html
EFI Maintenance - http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/58.shtml
OBD-II Code List - http://www.mikefordmustang.com/obd-II-2-codes.php
Screw/Bolt Size List - http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/v6-mustangs/265248-great-screw-bolt-thread.html
Seafoaming - http://www.newyorkmustangs.com/forums/how-to-use-seafoam-t4026.html
Year by Year Specs - http://www.mustangspecs.com/years/


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