Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the headlamp switch knob.

  • Pull out the headlamp switch knob and insert a thin tool in the slot to release the knob from the shaft.

Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

3. Remove the screws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

4. Remove the screws and pull the instrument cluster forward to expose the electrical connector.

Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

Cobra only

5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and boost pressure line and remove the instrument cluster.

Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

Except Cobra

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the instrument cluster.

Instrument Cluster (Removal and Installation)

All vehicles

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Warning Indicator Bulb
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster in this section. 2. Remove the necessary instrument cluster bulbs by rotating one quarter turn counter ...

    Other materials:

    Piston Inspection
    Special Tool(s) Scraper, Piston Ring Groove 303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or equivalent CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. 1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...

    Assembly
    All steering gears 1. Install the steering gear in the special tools. Steering gears equipped with travel restrictors 2. Install the travel restrictors. Install new travel restrictors as necessary. All steering gears 3. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at t ...

    Connecting Rod - Bearing Journal Clearance
    Special Tool(s) Plastigage 303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or equivalent NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing journal clearance. 1. Remove the connecting rod bearing cap. 2. ...