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:
Driver and passenger airbags
WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag
module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in
serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by t ...
Component Tests
Grid Wire Test
1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from
the exterior. A broken grid wire
will appear as a brown spot.
2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The
indicator light should
co ...
Autolamps
WARNING: In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to
switch your headlamps on manually.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper rainlamp feature. When the windshield wipers are
turned to low- or high-speed wi ...
