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
    CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result. 1. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step. Install ...

    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:

    Instrument lighting dimmer
    • Move the control up or down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. • Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps. • Move the control down, past detent, to turn off the interior lights. Note: The pa ...

    Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
    Special Tool(s) R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center 176-00002 or equivalent R-134a A/C Refrigerant Center 023-00153 or equivalent R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent 1.2 CFM Vacuum Pump 023-00162 o ...

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...