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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube
    Removal and Installation NOTE: 3.8L shown, 4.6L (2V) similar. 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. 2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve tube from the exhaust manifold. 3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust ga ...

    Instrument Panel and Console
    Torque Specifications Instrument Panel The instrument panel consists of the following components: instrument cluster instrument panel finish panels audio unit A/C controls glove compartment door passenger air bag module glove compart ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many erroneous DTCs and it may exhibit erratic operation after installation. CAUTION: Be careful when pr ...