Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Instrument Panel - Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
2. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicles with manual transmission
3. Remove the gearshift lever handle.
All vehicles
4. Remove the floor console finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Installation
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
1. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.
Install ...
Floor Console
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section .
2. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmissio ...
Other materials:
Installation
1. NOTE: Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage. Install new
spring insulators if
necessary.
Make sure the spring insulators are correctly installed on the springs.
2. Install the springs.
1. Position the springs.
2. Raise the subframe using ...
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from
the disc can get into the oil pan and
oil and clog the oil bypass valve.
1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness.
2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sm ...
