Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications
Front End Body Panels
The front end body panel components consist of the following:
- air deflectors
- cowl grille
- fenders
- fender splash shields
- hood
- hood hinges
- hood weatherstrip
- radiator grille opening panel
Fender
Removal and Installation
1. On the RH fender, remove the antenna base.
1. Remove the antenna base cap.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the antenna base.
4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the screw, the two pin-type retainers and the front rocker panel moulding.
4. Remove the fender splash shield screw.
5. NOTE: Position the fender splash shield aside.
Remove the lower fender bolts and, if equipped, remove the shims.
6. Through the door opening, remove the inner fender bolts.
7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel to fender bolts.
8. Remove the upper bolts and the fender.
9. NOTE: On the RH fender, feed the antenna cable through the fender opening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the fender alignment and adjust as needed.
Radiator Grille Opening Panel
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the eight bolts (four on each side) and the radiator grille opening panel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Body System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
Leaks
NOTE: Trim will reveal the location of most leaks.
1. Remove any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.
2. Road test or water test the vehicle.
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Body Closures
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
door checks
front door
front door latch strikers
front door hinges ...
Other materials:
Piston - Pin Diameter
1. Measure the piston pin diameter in two directions at the points shown.
Verify the diameter is
within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
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Window Glass - Quarter
Removal
1. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer
to Section.
3. Remove the exterior quarter glass weatherstrip.
4. Remove the nuts.
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Switch - Door Lock
Removal
1. CAUTION: Place a rag between the window regulator switch
plate and the door trim
panel to avoid damaging the door trim panel.
Position the window regulator switch plate (14524) aside.
1. Pull at service notch.
2. Lift to release t ...
