Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination

The instrument cluster and panel illumination system illuminates the following components:

  • instrument cluster (10849)
  • audio unit (18806)
  • A/C-heater control
  • fog lamp switch
  • transmission range indicator
  • traction control switch
  • rear window defrost control switch

The instrument cluster is a hybrid electronic cluster (HEC), which uses both hardwired circuitry and the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network to transmit and receive information. The Mustang instrument cluster backlighting has illumination bulbs that are installed separately from the instrument cluster. The Cobra instrument cluster has a laminated, electroluminescent applique to backlight the cluster . The electroluminescent applique and instrument cluster must be installed as an assembly.

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 71 , Instrument Illumination for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent ...

Other materials:

Cylinder Head (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring 303-381(T91P-6565-A) Compressor Spacer, Valve Spring 303-382 (T91P-6565-AH) Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal 303-383 (T91P-6571-A) Material Item Specification Sup ...

Hydro-Boost Bleeding
1. NOTE: The Hydro-Boost power brake booster (2B560) is generally self-bleeding, and the following procedure will normally bleed the air from the power brake booster. Normal operation of the vehicle will further remove any additional trapped air. Fill the p ...

Remote control
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters The key blade is used to start the vehicle and unlock or lock the driver’s door from outside the vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control. Note: If the vehicle is not equipped with active anti-theft sy ...