2003 FORD MUSTANG instrument panel

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 interlock assembly from the selector lever.
26. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section 415 - 01 .
27. If equipped, disconnect the shifter assembly electrical connector.
28. NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
NOTE: Rotate the temperature control switch to the cool position.
Release the temperature control cable from the blend door.
29. Remove the four center instrument panel support bolts. Klj . 6 ba
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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 bolts. Klj . 7 ba
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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
these charges, damage may result.
1. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.
Install the instrument panel.
2. Install the upper instrument panel support bolts.
3. Install the instrument panel defroster grille. 4. Install the RH instrument panel support bolt. Klj . 8 ba
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5. Install the LH instrument panel support bolt and nut.
6. Install the four center instrument panel support bolts.
7.
NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
Install the temperature control cable to the blend door.
8. If equipped, connect the shifter assembly electrical connector. Klj . 9 ba
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13. Connect the LH main wiring harness electrical connectors.
14. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
1. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
2. Install the pinch bolt.
15. Install the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Position the instrument panel reinforcement.
2. Install the screws.
16. Install the instrument panel steering column cover. 1. Position the instrument panel steering column cover. Klj . 11 ba
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21. Install the LH and RH A-
pillar lower trim panels.
1. Position the LH and RH A- pillar lower trim panels.
2. Install the pin- type retainers.
22. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
23. Open the glove compartment.
24. Connect the antenna in- line connector.
25. Install the upper RH instrument panel support bolt. Klj . 13 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Instrument Panel —
Center Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
All vehicles 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
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. zDisconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. zDisconnect the electrical connector.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Floor Console
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission 3. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicles with manual transmission 4. Remove the gearshift lever handle.
All vehicles 5. Remove the floor console finish panel. zDisconnect the electrical connector.
6. Open the floor console glove compartment door.
7. Remove the floor console screws.
8. Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
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