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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

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    Booster seats
    WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster ...

    Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube - Mach I
    Removal 1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve. 3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. 4. Disconnect the EGR tube from th ...

    Installation
    1. NOTE: Inspect the spring insulators for wear or damage. Install new spring insulators if necessary. Make sure the spring insulators are correctly installed on the springs. 2. Install the springs. 1. Position the springs. 2. Raise the subframe using ...