Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver: Notes

2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Transceiver
GF0026069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 3A673 Instrument panel steering column cover
2 11582 Ignition lock cylinder
3 - Steering column shroud screws (3 required)
4 3530 Steering column shroud (lower)
5 W707658 PATS transceiver screw
6 - PATS transceiver electrical connector (part of 14401)
7 15607 PATS transceiver
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