Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Gearshift Lever and Boot

Material

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the gearshift lever knob.

Gearshift Lever and Boot

2. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever.

Gearshift Lever and Boot

3. Remove the bolts and the shift lever.

Gearshift Lever and Boot

4. Remove the screws and the inner shifter boot.

Gearshift Lever and Boot

5. Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever.

Gearshift Lever and Boot

6. Remove the gearshift lever boot.

7. CAUTION: Cover the opening in the extension housing to prevent contamination.

Clean the gearshift lever mounting surfaces.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Apply a 3.2-mm (1/8-in) bead of silicone rubber to the sealing surface on the gearshift lever.
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