Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Switch - Deactivator

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the deactivator switch.

1. Disconnect the deactivator switch electrical connector.

2. Detach the lower deactivator switch hook.

3. Detach the upper deactivator pivot.

Switch - Deactivator

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.

  • Adjust the deactivator switch, refer to Switch Adjustment-Deactivator
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