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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Gauges And Warning Devices
    Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 59 , Generic Electronic Module for schematic and connector information. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 60 , Instrument Cluster for schematic and connector information. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 66 , Warning Chime ...

    Removal
    1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold in this section. 2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional i ...

    Evaporative Emission System Leak Test
    Special Tool(s) Evaporative Emission System Tester 310-F007 (134-00056) or equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool CAUTION: The evaporat ...