Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

Vehicles with automatic transmission

2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.

Vehicles with manual transmission

3. Remove the gearshift lever handle.

All vehicles

4. Remove the floor console finish panel.

  • Disconnect the electrical connector.

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

5. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.

  • Disconnect the electrical connector.

Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Installation
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    Floor Console
    Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section . 2. Apply the parking brake. Vehicles with automatic transmissio ...

    Other materials:

    Inspection and Verification
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    Trunk release
    The remote trunk release button is located on the center console. Press the button to unlatch the trunk. Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only) This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent unauthorized access to the t ...

    Installation
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