Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination

The instrument cluster and panel illumination system illuminates the following components:

  • instrument cluster (10849)
  • audio unit (18806)
  • A/C-heater control
  • fog lamp switch
  • transmission range indicator
  • traction control switch
  • rear window defrost control switch

The instrument cluster is a hybrid electronic cluster (HEC), which uses both hardwired circuitry and the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network to transmit and receive information. The Mustang instrument cluster backlighting has illumination bulbs that are installed separately from the instrument cluster. The Cobra instrument cluster has a laminated, electroluminescent applique to backlight the cluster . The electroluminescent applique and instrument cluster must be installed as an assembly.

Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 71 , Instrument Illumination for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent ...

Other materials:

Manual climate control
A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on. See Heated windows ...

Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not cont ...

Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING: Carry a live air ...