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 engine to duplicate the
condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the
following chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Engine coolant leaks
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE SPEED CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO VOLTAGE AND
GROUND
YesGO to A3 .
No
GO to A2 .
Key in OFF position.
Disconnect: Speed Control Servo C122.
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Engine (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Impact Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Slinger
303-514 (T95P-6701-AH)
Remover, Crankshaft Rear Oil
Seal
303-519 (T95P-6701-EH)
Remover, Crankshaft Vibration ...
