Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)

Lock Cylinders

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Latch System

The door latch system consists of:

  • front door latch remote control and cable assembly
  • front door latch (21812)
  • door latch control rod knob (21850)
  • door handle (22404) and front door latch actuating rod (22152)
  • lock cylinder (22050) and front door latch control cylinder rod (22134)
  • door latch striker plate (22008)
  • front door latch remote control cable (221A00)
  • door lock cylinder (21990)
  • window regulator switch plates (14524)
  • adjunct actuator (218B20)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection
  • front door lock switch (14017)
  • luggage compartment lid latch with mechanical interior release handle and cable
  • luggage compartment lid lock cylinder

Luggage Compartment Lid Remote Control Lock Switch

The luggage compartment remote control system consists of:

  • luggage compartment remote control lock switch (19C542) located in the glove compartment (06010)
  • remote control lock actuator (part of the luggage compartment lid latch)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection

Locks, Latches And Mechanisms

Refer to Section for power door lock and luggage compartment lid remote control lock switch diagnostics.

    Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
    General Specifications Torque Specifications LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS ...

    Latch - Door
    Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips. 3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cyli ...

    Other materials:

    Key Release Button
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position. 2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a p ...

    Transmission Draining and Filling
    Material Item Specification DEXRON III (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX DEXRON III 1. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission. Position a suitable drain pan under the transmission. 2. Clean and install the drain plug. 3. N ...

    Installation
    1. Overlay the new rear window glass assembly over the old rear window glass assembly and transpose the markings with a grease pencil. 2. Center the V-notch on the new rear window glass assembly to the center mark on the top of the number four bow ...