Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
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Connect the battery negative cable.
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Program the radio stations.
WARNING
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED
BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS
AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS,
SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS
1.
If the backup power supply has not been depleted, proceed as follows:
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Record the radio stations.
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Disconnect the battery negative cable. Wait at least one (1) minute to deplete the backup power supply before continuing with this service
procedure.
2.
Remove the rear seat cushion. The ashtray electrical connector must be disconnected before removing the cushion from the vehicle.
3.
Remove the rear backrest cushion.
4.
Position both driver-side and passenger-side scuff plates away from the rocker panels. See Figure 5.
5.
Position both driver-side and passenger-side lower quarter trim panels away from the quarter panels. See Figure 5.
6.
Remove both driver-side and passenger-side outboard safety belt lower anchor bolts. See Figure 5.
7.
Remove both driver-side and passenger-side lower quarter trim panels.
8.
Remove the seaming welt (weather strip) from both rear door openings.
9.
Remove both driver-side and passenger-side upper quarter trim panels.
10.
Remove the center safety belt lower anchor bolt.
11.
Open the trunk.
12.
Remove the luggage compartment lower back panel (fabric panel covering underside of package tray).