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.

5. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Installation
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.
Install ...
Floor Console
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section .
2. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmissio ...
Other materials:
Safety belt-minder
This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing
additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating
the safety belt warning light when the driver’s or front passenger’s seat is
occupied and the safety belt is unb ...
Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the ...
Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not
as part of normal driving.
WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air
filter.
Note: Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
or air intake and can cause internal v ...
