Last updated: 7/29/2004 2005 Mustang, 12/2004 501-12-2 Instrument Panel and Console 501-12-2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Item Part Number Description 7. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering 7 — Smart junction box (SJB) column to rotate while the steering column electrical connector (part of shaft is disconnected or damage to the 14401) clockspring can result. If there is evidence 8 — SJB electrical connector (part that the steering column shaft has rotated, of 14401) the clockspring must be removed and 9 06010 Instrument panel center recentered. For additional information, refer support screws (2 required) to Section 501-20B. 10 GD1E-55112 Instrument panel center Secure the steering wheel, remove and discard support bolts (3 required) the bolt, and separate the steering column shaft 11 18C298 Instrument panel lower from the steering column. support bolts (2 required) 12 6304481/ Instrument panel end panels • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). 6304480 (2 required) 13 GD1E-55112 Instrument panel upper 8. On the LH side disconnect the instrument panel support bolts (4 required) bulkhead electrical connector and remove the 14 N811309-S437 Instrument panel cowl top instrument panel support bolt. bracket nut • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). 15 04304 Instrument panel 9. On the RH side disconnect antenna in-line Removal and Installation connector and the 4 instrument panel harness electrical connectors. CAUTION: Electronic modules are 10. Remove the 2 instrument panel center support sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to screws. these charges, damage may result. 11. Remove the 3 instrument panel center support 1. Depower the supplemental restraint system bolts. (SRS). For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B. • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
2. Remove the floor console. For additional 12. Through the instrument cluster opening, loosen information, refer to Floor Console in this the instrument panel cowl top bracket nut. section. • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
3. Remove the 2 scuff plates. 13. Remove the 2 instrument panel lower support bolts. 4. Remove the 2 A-pillar lower trim panels. • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). 5. NOTE: On coupe, install the front locating 14. Remove the 2 instrument panel end panels. hook, then snap the A-pillar trim panel in place working rearward. 15. Remove the 4 instrument panel upper support Remove the 2 A-pillar trim panels. bolts. • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft). 6. Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Section 413-01.
2005 Mustang, 12/2004
501-12-3 Instrument Panel and Console 501-12-3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 16. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry 17. To install, reverse the removal procedure. out this step. Remove the instrument panel.
