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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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
...
Other materials:
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will
reduce the risk of injury
in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air ...
Window Glass - Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the interior weatherstrip.
3. Remove the bolts and the stabilizers.
4. Remove the bolts and the upstop brackets.
5. Remove the rivet and the exterior w ...
Generator - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery (10655). For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Relieve the accessory drive belt (8620) tension and remove the belt
from the generator pulley.
Leave the belt in place for reinstallation ...
