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:

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 p ...

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
Removal and Installation NOTE: The 4.6L, 2V is shown. The 3.8L is similar. 1. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 2. Disconnect the EGR tube from the EGR valve. 3. Remove the two bolts, the EGR valve and the gasket. 4. NOTE: Install a new gasket. To install, ...

Instrument Cluster (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 , Instrument Cluster for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent diagnostic tool ...