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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Assembly
    1. CAUTION: 118 ml (4 oz) of the specified Ford Friction Modifier must be used in the axle. Lubricate each steel clutch plate and soak all friction plates for no less than 15 minutes. Use Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford ...

    External Controls (Description and Operation)
    The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the gearshift lever to the automatic transmission (7003). The indicated position of the transmission floor mounted selector lever is transferred to the transmission through the cable ...

    Window Glass - Quarter
    Removal 1. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the exterior quarter glass weatherstrip. 4. Remove the nuts. ...