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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Temperature and Manifold Absolute Pressure (T-MAP) Sensor - Cobra
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (T-MAP) sensor electrical connector. 2. Remove the bolts and the T-MAP sensor. 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

    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 Ultrasonic Leak Detector 134-R0135 or equivalent T ...

    Lamp Assembly - Headlamp
    Removal 1. NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position. Raise the headlamp retainers. 2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Disconnect the electrical connectors and replace the lamp if necessary. Instal ...