Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Key Release Button
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position.
2. Push the ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.

3. Remove the tilt wheel handle.

4. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.

5. Remove the key release button.
1. Remove the key release button bolt.
2. Remove the release button handle and the spring.

Installation
1. NOTE: When the battery is 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 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Ignition Switch
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover.
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Engine
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Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the wiper/washer system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical
damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
Hoses to windshield washer pump
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Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cylinder
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Communication Circuit Wiring Repair
Special Tool(s)
Heat Gun
107-R0300 or equivalent
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Strip the wires.
3. NOTE: Use rosin core mildly activated (RMA) solder, not acid core
solder.
Solder ...
