2003 FORD MUSTANG service

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Exterior Rear View Mirror Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the tool and the front door
trim panel or damage to the front door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate aside. 1. Pull at service notch.
2. Lift to release the clip at the rear edge.
2. Remove the power exterior rear view mirror control switch. zDisconnect the electrical connector.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Seats
Seats —
Front Power
The front power seat features:
za six- way seat regulator control switch (14A701) located on the front of the seat.
z a seat track (61705) mounted under the seat.
z a seat regulator motor (14547) and gear housing mounted on the seat track (61705).
z an optional power lumbar switch located on the outboard side of the seat (14C715).
z a manual seat backrest release handle on the outboard rear corner of the seat.
z an optional power bolster and lumbar switches located on the inboard side of the seat (Cobra
only)
Seats — Power Lumbar Support
NOTE: The pump and solenoid module are serviced as an assembly with the front seat cushion frame
(Cobra only). The backrest bolster/lumbar adjusting pads are serviced together and the cushion
bolsters are serviced separately.
The power lumbar support system consists of: SECTION 501-
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1 611A08 Front seat backrest head restraint
2 65500 Front seat backrest pad adjuster
3 14C715 Seat control switch
4 14A701 Lumbar control switch
5 — Bolster and lumbar control switches (Cobra only) Klj . 1 ba
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10.
NOTE: When removing the cushion from the frame, it is not necessary to remove the trim cover
from the cushion foam pad.
Remove the cushion foam pad from the frame.
11. NOTE: The lumbar and bolster pump and solenoid module is serviced as part of the cushion
frame assembly.
Install a new seat cushion frame assembly.
All vehicles
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 3 ba
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6. Disconnect the power lumbar support air hoses.
7. Disconnect the lumbar seat control switch electrical connector and remove the lumbar control
switch.
Vehicles with power bolster and lumbar
NOTE: For vehicles with lumbar and bolster, the pump and solenoid module are serviced as part of the
seat cushion frame.
8. Remove the power lumbar and bolster seat switch screws. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Window Regulator Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the tool and the door trim
panel or damage to the door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate aside. 1. Pull at the service notch.
2. Lift to release the clip at the rear edge.
2. Remove the window regulator control switch. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the connectors.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Door Lock
Removal
1. CAUTION: Place a rag between the window regulator switch plate and the door trim
panel to avoid damaging the door trim panel.
Position the window regulator switch plate (14524) aside. 1. Pull at service notch.
2. Lift to release the clip at the rear edge.
2. Remove the screws and the door lock switch (14017).
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If the driver safety belt is buckled while the warning indicator is illuminated and the reminder
chime is sounding, then the safety belt warning indicator and reminder chime turn off.
z If the driver safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to ON, then the safety belt
warning light will turn on for 3 seconds and then off. The indicator chime will remain off.
Belt Minder (if equipped)
The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature
provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently
sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
Safety Belt Extension
A safety belt that is too short even when fully extended can be lengthened. The safety belt extension
(611C22) is available. This assembly will add approximately 20 cm (8 inches) to the length of the
safety belt. Use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short when fully extended. Do not
use the safety belt extension to alter the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt extensions
are available at no cost from any authorized Ford or Lincoln- Mercury dealer.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standarized and uniform attachment
system for installing child safety seats in passenger vehicles. LATCH- equipped child safety seats have
two lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.
The vehicle portion of the system consists of two attachment points (6- mm wires) bolted to the floor
pan at both second row outboard seating positions. The attachment points protrude from the biteline
between the seat cushion and seat backrest.
If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the vehicle portion of the system for
damage. If any of the attachment points (6- mm wires) are damaged, a new one must be installed. See
the appropriate removal and installation procedure in this section for service.
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
Some manufacturers make child safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the
vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an
accessory. Contact the manufacturer of the child safety seat for information about ordering a tether
strap. If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not buckled
approximately 5 seconds after the safety
belt warning light has turned off... The Belt Minder feature is activated —
the safety belt
warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for
6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately
5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled. The driver's safety belt is buckled while
the safety belt indicator light is
illuminated and the safety belt warning
chime is sounding... The Belt Minder feature will not activate.
The driver's safety belt is buckled before
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position... The Belt Minder feature will not activate. Klj . 2 ba
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Component Test
Carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s) as determined in Inspection and Verification.
Functional Test I (Buckle and Tongue)
The safety belt buckle and tongue assembly must operate freely during the latching and unlatching
function. Fasten the safety belt by inserting the tongue (male portion) into the buckle (female portion).
1. Verify the following during the latching sequence: zTongue insertion is not hindered by excessive effort.
z A click is heard when the buckle latches the tongue.
2. Verify the system integrity by forcefully pulling on the belt webbing.
3. Unlatch the belt by fully depressing the buckle release button, and allowing the belt to release and retract.
4. Verify the following during the unlatching process: zPush-button depression does not require excessive effort.
z Tongue can be removed easily from the buckle.
5. Repeat the above steps three times.
6. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required. Do not attempt to carry out any repair on the buckle and tongue assembly. If a
concern exists with either component, a new safety belt buckle and safety belt and retractor
assembly must be installed.
Functional Test II (Retractor)
The safety belt and retractor assembly must be freely operational for extraction and retraction of the
safety belt webbing between full extension and in- vehicle stowed positions.
1. Extract and retract the safety belt between the full extension and stowed positions.
2. Verify the retractor operates without excessive effort or binding.
3. Install a new safety belt buckle retractor and tongue assembly if no obvious concerns are noticed and the complaint has been verified. z
Circuitry.
z Excessive pressure on the
occupant during normal
wear, the webbing cannot
be extracted, excessive
slack in webbing does not
retract z
Front safety
belt retractor
and tongue.
z Rear safety
belt retractor
and tongue. z
Carry out the Functional
Test. REFER to
Component Test.
INSTALL a new retractor
and tongue if necessary. Klj . 2 ba
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