Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 cylinder actuating rod.

4. Remove the door latch screws.

5. Disconnect the door ajar switch and the actuator electrical connectors.

6. Remove the water shield.

7. Release the interior door handle actuating cable.

8. Remove the door latch.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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
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Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the lug ...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...
Component Tests
Drive Belt Noise/Flutter
Drive belt chirp occurs due to pulley misalignment or excessive pulley runout.
It can be the result of a
damaged pulley or an incorrectly aligned pulley.
To correct, determine the area where the noise comes from. Check each of the
p ...
Subwoofer Amplifier - Convertible
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: The convertible top needs to be in the up position to
remove the subwoofer amplifiers.
From inside the luggage compartment, remove the forward panel.
1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the forward pa ...
