2003 FORD MUSTANG instrument panel

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Window Defrost Switch
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
2. Release the clips and remove the rear window defrost switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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13. Remove the cowl grille.
14. Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
15.
CAUTION: Cover the instrument panel to prevent possible damage.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.
NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the windshield cut the urethane adhesive
from the windshield glass and work down the sides.
16. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body. Klj . 4 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Bulkhead wiring harness electrical connector bolt 5 — 44
Floor console screws 2 — 18
Instrument panel support bolts 9 — 80
Instrument panel support nut 48 35 —
Intermediate shaft pinch bolt 47 35 —
Instrument panel reinforcement screws 9 — 80
Instrument panel steering column cover screws 9 — 80 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Instrument Panel
The instrument panel consists of the following components:
zinstrument cluster
z instrument panel finish panels
z audio unit
z A/C controls
z glove compartment door
z passenger air bag module
z glove compartment
z instrument panel steering column cover
z instrument panel reinforcement
z instrument panel defroster grille
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Console —
Floor
The floor console consists of the following components:
zconsole glove compartment
z console glove compartment door
z beverage holder
z cigar lighter knob and element
z power point
z glove compartment hinge
z console finish panel
z coin holder
z convertible top control switch (if equipped)
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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 bag module. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 20B .
2. Remove the passenger air bag module. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 20B .
3. Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204 -
04 .
4. Position the LH fender splash shield away from the dash panel. 1. Remove the pin- type retainers.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Position the LH fender splash shield away from the dash panel.
5. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector from inside the fender opening. 1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Disconnect the bulkhead electrical connector.
6. Release the bulkhead electrical connector from the dash panel.
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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 section.
9. Remove the upper RH instrument panel support bolt.
10. Disconnect the antenna in- line connector.
11. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
12. Close the glove compartment. Klj . 2 ba
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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. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
21. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column shaft. 1. Remove the pinch bolt. Klj . 4 ba
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