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:
Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt
1. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt webbing down to form a loop
through the upper (longer
and narrower) slot in the tongue.
2. Rotate and fold the belt webbing over itself within the slot to remove the
twist.
3. Pull the excess belt webbing back th ...
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this
section.
All vehicles
3. Using ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - Cobra
Material
Item
Specification
Pipe Sealant with Teflon
D8AZ-19554-A
WSK-M2G350-A2
Removal and Installation
1. Partially drain the engine cooling system. For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the engine coolant te ...
