Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Paint Codes

The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color.
- B7 - Zinc Yellow (clear coat)
- CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
- D3 - Colorado Red (clear coat)
- G2 - Redfire (water based) clear coat
- L2 - True Blue (water based) clear coat
- L5 - Azure Blue (water based) clear coat (Mach One only)
- SN - Sonic Blue (water based) clear coat
- SU - Amazon Green (water based) clear coat
- UA - Ebony (clear coat)
- YN - Silver Metallic (water based) clear coat
- Z1 - Oxford White (clear coat)
Brake Codes

The brake type codes are:
- 2 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- 3 - Traction control
- 5 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle ...
Interior Trim Codes
The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the
interior fabric. The second
letter is for the interior color.
9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe)
A - Link weave cl ...
Other materials:
Essential towing checks
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with towing accessories for ...
Trim Panel - Quarter, Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Trim Panel-Upper
Quarter in this section.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
4. Lower the rear seat backrests.
5. Rem ...
Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
Straight Edge
303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or
equivalent
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for
flatness. If the cylinder
head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.
Cylinder Bore -Cleaning ...
