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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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.
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
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Other materials:
Module - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Removal
1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical
charges. If exposed
to these charges, damage can result.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the daytime running lamps (DRL) module and bracket assembly
(15A270).
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Safety Belt Buckle - Rear Seat
Removal
1. Remove the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
Installation
1. NOTE: LH and RH rear seat safety belt buckles have different anchor
plates. Make sure correct
part is used when installing buckle and anchor plate in th ...
Luggage Compartment Lid - Hinge
Removal
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the lift cylinder.
3. Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts.
4. NOTE: Remove the sealer around the luggage compartment lid hinge if
necessary.
Remove the nuts and the luggage compartm ...
