Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
Component Locations


The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member of the accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.
Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical conce ...
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Pinpoint Test N: DTC B1869 - Air Bag Indicator Inoperative
Normal Operation
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/-2) seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the RUN position. This initial 6 seconds of illumination is considered
normal operation and is called
proveout of the air bag ind ...
Latch - Front Seat Backrest
Removal
NOTE: The power seat backrest adjuster assembly must be installed as a
new unit. Repair of the
power seat backrest adjuster assembly components is not acceptable and
should not be attempted.
1. Remove the two screws and the seat backrest latch ...
Ignition Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
1. Rem ...

