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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Starter Motor - 4.6L
    Removal WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...

    Fog Lamps
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 86 , Fog Lamps for schematic and connector information. Special Tool(s) 73 III Automotive Meter or equivalent 105-R0057 Principles of Operation The fog lamps will only illuminate when the low beam or parking l ...

    Driveshaft (Removal and Installation)
    Material Item Specification Threadlock and Sealer E0AZ-19554-AA WSK-M2G351-A5 (type II) Removal and Installation 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Carry out the following: 1. Place an index mark on the rear axle pinion flange and ...