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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:

    Engine (Assembly)
    Special Tool(s) Slide Hammer 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Remover Adapter, Vibration Damper 303-176 (T82L-6316-B) Installer, Crankshaft Front Seal 303-474 (T94P-6701-AH) Replacer, Steering Pump Pulley 211-009 ...

    Transmission Drive Cycle Test
    NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws. NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly. Malfunctions must occur four times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...

    Pinpoint Tests - OSC Equipped Vehicles
    Special Tool(s) Breakout Box, EEC-V Control System 418-049 (T94L-50-EEC-V) or equivalent MLP-TR Cable 418-F107 (007-00111) or equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224 New Generation STAR (NGS) T ...