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.

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

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

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

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

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. ...

