Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Latch - Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips.

3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cylinder actuating rod.

4. Remove the door latch screws.

5. Disconnect the door ajar switch and the actuator electrical connectors.

6. Remove the water shield.

7. Release the interior door handle actuating cable.

8. Remove the door latch.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)
Lock Cylinders
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative
lock cylinder and building a new
lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair
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Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the lug ...
Other materials:
Trim Panel - Door
Removal
All vehicles
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the
tool and the front door
trim panel or damage to the front door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate (14527) aside.
1. Pull at the ser ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.
5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting sec ...
Piston - Ring End Gap
CAUTION: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to
the piston ring
or the cylinder bore.
CAUTION: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and
out-of ...
