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:
Installation
1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal
Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESAM1C75-
B.
2. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
Install the two axle shafts.
3. CAUTION: Do not damage th ...
Muffler - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack.
3. Remove the upper arm-to-differential bolt.
4. Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the rear shock ...
Piston Inspection
Special Tool(s)
Scraper, Piston Ring Groove
303-D033 (D81L-6002-D) or
equivalent
CAUTION: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to
clean the pistons or
damage can occur.
1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, ...
