Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Index Card

Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.

Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little or no resistance, this indicates insufficient contact to form a good seal. At these points, the door, the glass, or the weatherstrip is out of alignment.

Index Card

    Tracing Powder
    Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the tension of a seal against its sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise appears to originat ...

    Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) ChassisEAR 107-R2102 or equivalent Electronic Vibration Analyzer 100-F027 (014-00344) or equivalent EngineEAR 107-R2100 or equivalent ...

    Other materials:

    Evaporative Emissions (Description and Operation)
    Component Location   The evaporative emission system: is equipped with an on-board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system. prevents hydrocarbon emissions from reaching the atmosphere. stores fuel vapors in the evaporative emission (EVAP) canis ...

    Wheel And Tire
    Removal 1. CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut (1012). Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings. NOTE: To avoid damage or scratching to the center cap, place facing up when removed. Loosen the wheel nuts. 1. NOTE: To avoid wheel damag ...

    Axle
    Special Tool(s) 2-Jaw Puller 205-D072 (D97L-4221-A) or equivalent Adapter for 205-S127 205-105 (T76P-4020-A3) Bearing Preload Tool 205-395 (T93P-4220-A) Plate, Bearing/Oil Seal 205-090 (T75L-1165-B) Gauge, ...