Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 2480

26. Using the special tools, remove the extension housing seal.
27. NOTE: These bolts have been coated with a sealant. High break torque may be required to
remove these bolts.
Remove the extension housing.
1. Remove the four bolts and two nuts.
2. Remove the extension housing and the extension housing gasket.
28. Remove the parking pawl.
1. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
3. Remove the parking pawl.
29. Rotate the transmission to the vertical position with the output shaft towards the floor.
30. CAUTION: Extreme care must be taken during transmission connector removal. Do
not use a hammer on the connector body.
Place a screwdriver on the flat portion of the connector and push the connector out through the
bottom of the case.