Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

Removal

1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).

1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to the RUN position.

2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pushing out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

3. Unscrew the tilt wheel handle and shank and remove.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

4. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the LH instrument panel steering column opening cover.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

5. NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.

Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the lower steering column shroud.

3. Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

6. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

1. Remove the bolts.

2. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

7. NOTE: The steering wheel has been removed for clarity.

Remove the anti-theft transceiver module.

1. Remove the screw from the bottom of the transceiver module.

2. NOTE: Only apply pressure or leverage below the key cylinder lower rib.

Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the module.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

Installation

1. NOTE: When the is battery disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

 

Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver

 

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