Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

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

Vehicles with automatic transmission

2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.

Vehicles with manual transmission

3. Remove the gearshift lever handle.

All vehicles

4. Remove the floor console finish panel.

  • Disconnect the electrical connector.

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

5. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.

  • Disconnect the electrical connector.

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Installation
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