automatic transmission FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

Instrument Cluster—
Cobra 14 — Traction control indicator
15 — Overdrive off (O/D OFF) indicator (automatic
transmission)
16 — LOW FUEL level indicator
17 — SERVICE ENGINE SOON indicator
18 — THEFT indicator
19 — AIR BAG warning indicator
20 — Charging system indicator
21 — Safety belt warning indicator
Item Part
Number Description
1 — Fuel gauge
2 — Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 — Speedometer
4 — Turn signal/hazard indicator
5 — High beam indicator
6 — Tachometer
7 — Odometer
8 — Trip odometer reset button
9 — Boost gauge
10 — Oil pressure gauge
11 — CHECK FUEL CAP indicator
12 — BRAKE warning indicator Klj . 3 ba
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13 — ABS warning indicator
14 — Traction control indicator
15 — Overdrive off (O/D OFF) indicator (automatic
transmission)
16 — LOW FUEL level indicator
17 — SERVICE ENGINE SOON indicator
18 — THEFT indicator
19 — AIR BAG warning indicator
20 — Charging system indicator
21 — Safety belt warning indicator Klj . 4 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Belt Minder Deactivating/Activating
Preparation
1. Before deactivating/activating the belt minder, set the parking brake.
2. Place the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission).
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
4. Close all the vehicle doors.
5. Unbuckle the driver safety belt.
6. Place the parklamps/headlamps switch in the OFF position. (If the vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.)
Deactivating/Activating 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. (Do not start the engine.)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lamp turns off. (approximately one to two minutes)
3. NOTE: Steps 3 through 5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure must be
repeated.
Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This
portion of the procedure can be done before or during belt minder warning activation.
4. Turn the parklamps/headlamps on then off.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled. After this step the safety belt warning lamp will be illuminated for three seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning lamp turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. This will enable the belt minder if disabled or disable the belt minder if enabled.
7. The following sequence of events confirm the belt minder is enabled: zflashing of the safety belt warning belt lamp four times per second for three seconds
z three seconds with the safety belt lamp off
z flashing the safety belt lamp four times per second for three seconds again
8. The safety belt lamp flashing four times per second for three seconds provides confirmation that the belt minder is disabled. 9. After confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete. SECTION 413-
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Reversing Lamps
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell
93 , Backup Lamps for schematic and connector information.
Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer concern by operating the reversing lamps.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the following chart:
3. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart SECTION 417-
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equivalent
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Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Damaged digital transmission range (DTR)
sensor (automatic transmission [A/T])
z Damaged reversing lamp switch (manual
transmission [M/T]) z
Blown central junction box (CJB)
Fuse 11 (15A)
z Damaged wiring harness
z Loose or corroded connections
z Damaged reversing lamp
z Damaged DTR sensor (automatic
transmission [A/T])
z Damaged reversing lamp switch
(manual transmission [M/T])
Symptom Chart Condition
Possible Sources Action
z The reversing lamps are
inoperative z
CJB Fuse 11 (15A).
z Bulbs.
z Circuitry.
z DTR sensor (A/T).
z Reversing lamp
switch (M/T). z
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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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Mercon® multi-
purpose automatic transmission fluid XT -2-QDX —
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Cylinder mounting nut 23 17 —
Rail seal screws 3 — 27
Side rail bolts 63 46 —
Cylinder upper mounting bolt 17 13 —
Cylinder retaining bolts 22 16 —
Front safety belt retractor bolts and nut 30 20 —
Front seal screws 5 — 44
Cylinder rod mounting bolts 12 9 —
Side rail to header bolts 23 17 —
Tacking strip nuts 7 — 62
Hydraulic line to lift cylinder nuts 9 — 80
Hydraulic line to motor nuts 12 9 —
B-
Hinge lock nut 4 — 35
Balance linkage bolts 22 16 —
Adjusting cam set screw 6 — 53 Klj . 1 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
System Bleeding
1. If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. Refer to Hydraulic System, Lift Cylinder and Motor in this section.
2. Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.
3. Fill the pump with Mercon® Multi- Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or
equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.
4. NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.
Connect a 12- volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the
cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12- volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat
this procedure three times.
5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON® Multi- Purpose
Automatic Transmission Fluid XT -2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.
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