SECTION 303-14: Electronic Engine Controls
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Engine Control Components — Exploded View, 3.7L


Special Tool(s)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
303-476 (T94P-9472-A)
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Material
Item Specification
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
XL-2 		—
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) 		WSS-M2C945-A
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (US); Penetrating Fluid (Canada)
XL-1 (US); CXC-51-A (Canada) 		—

 
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor

NOTE: The battery tray must be removed to access the RH exhaust or intake CMP . For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

NOTE: Lubricate the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil. LH shown, RH similar.


Item Part Number Description
1 — LH exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (part of 12A581)
2 — LH intake CMP sensor electrical connector (part of 12A581)
3 W503275 LH exhaust CMP sensor bolt
4 6B288 LH exhaust CMP sensor
5 W503275 LH intake CMP sensor bolt
6 6B288 LH intake CMP sensor


 
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor

NOTE: After installing the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.


Item Part Number Description
1 W520101 Heat shield nut
2 W701669 Heat shield bolt
3 6K342 Heat shield
4 6C070 Rubber grommet cover
5 — Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (part of 12A581)
6 W712315 CKP sensor bolt (part of 6C315)
7 6C315 CKP sensor


 
Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor

NOTE: The lower intake manifold must be removed to access the CHT sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 303-01A .


Item Part Number Description
1 — Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor electrical connector (part of 12A581)
2 6G004 CHT sensor


 
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) and Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS)

NOTE: For Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) removal and installation, refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) in this section.

NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) with penetrating and lock lubricant to assist in removal.

NOTE: Apply anti-seize to the threads of the CMS prior to installing.

NOTE: The correct torque wrench setting must be calculated when using the Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Socket to install the CMS . Refer to the Torque Wrench Adapter Formulas in the Appendix.


Item Part Number Description
1 — RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector
2 9F472 RH CMS
3 — RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector
4 9G444 RH HO2S
5 — LH HO2S electrical connector
6 9G444 LH HO2S
7 — LH CMS electrical connector
8 9F472 LH CMS


 
Knock Sensor (KS)

NOTE: The lower intake manifold must be removed to access the KS . For additional information, refer to Section 303-01A .

NOTE: LH cylinder head removed in graphic for clarity.


Item Part Number Description
1 — Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector (part of 12A581)
2 12A699 KS
3 W704749 KS bolt (2 required)


 
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid

NOTE: The valve cover must be removed to access the VCT oil control solenoid. For additional information, refer to Section 303-01A .

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

NOTE: To install, tighten bolt(s) to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) plus an additional 20 degrees.


Item Part Number Description
1 W500215 LH intake Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid bolt
2 6B297 LH intake VCT oil control solenoid
3 6B297 LH exhaust VCT oil control solenoid
4 W500215 LH exhaust VCT oil control solenoid bolt
  1. Refer to the procedures and/or exploded views in this section for any Warnings, Notices, Notes, Materials, Specifications, and Special Tools. Items in the exploded views may not be listed in order of removal.