2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Instrument Panel 
Removal 
 CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to 
these charges, damage may result. 
1. Remove the driver air

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the LH front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to 
Section 204 - 04  . 
8. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to  Floor Console  in this se

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 13. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates. 
14. Remove the LH and RH A-
pillar lower trim panels. 
1. Remove the pin- type retainers. 
2. Remove the A- pillar lower trim panels. 
15. Remove the LH and RH

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 18. Disconnect the climate control wiring harness connector. 
19. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. 
1. Remove the screws. 
2. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. 
20.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft. 
22. NOTE:  The corner of the carpet may have to be pulled back slightly to carry out this step. 
Disconnect the LH main wiring harne

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 25. If equipped, disconnect the shift interlock assembly from the selector lever. 
1. Remove the screw. 
2. Remove the R- clip. 
3. Disconnect the shift interlock cable. 
4. Disconnect the shift inter

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 30. Remove the LH instrument panel support bolt and nut. 
31. Remove the RH instrument panel support bolt. 
32. Remove the instrument panel defroster grille. 
33. Remove upper instrument panel support

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 34.
NOTE:  Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step. 
Remove the instrument panel. 
Installation 
 CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to 
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