Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the electrical connectors aside.
3. Loosen the lower front door hinge-to-body nut enough to permit movement.
4. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Mark the position of the upper and lower front door hinges to the body to use as reference points.
6. Loosen the four upper and lower front door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.
7. Adjust the front door to specification.
8. NOTE: After adjusting the door hinge, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge to body bolts.
9. Tighten the front door hinge to body nut.
10. Install the electrical connectors.
11. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
12. Install the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
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 ...
Door Alignment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
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Other materials:
Ignition Coil-On-Plug
Material
Item
Specification
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease
and Dielectric Compound
D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent
ESE-M1C171-
A
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section ...
Accelerator Cable Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the speed control cable from the throttle body and the bracket.
For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body by rotating the
throttle body full open
and align ...
Module - Passive Anti-Theft Transceiver
Removal
1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical
charges. If exposed to
these charges, damage may result.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
1. Insert the ignit ...
