Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 originate from the seal area or during the alignment and adjustment of a component to a weatherstrip. Tracing powder can be ordered from Crest Industries as ATR Leak Trace. Carry out the tracing powder test as follows:
a. Clean the weatherstrip.
b. Spray the tracing powder on the mating surface only.
c. Close the door completely. Do not slam the door.
d. Open the door. An imprint is made where the weatherstrip contacted the mating surface seal.
Gaps or a faint imprint will show where there is poor contact with the weatherstrip.
Vibrate Software
Vibrate Software (Rotunda tool number 215-00003) is a diagnostic aid which
will assist in pinpointing
the source of unacceptable vibrations. The engine's crankshaft is the point of
reference for vib ...
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 o ...
Other materials:
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
Removal
NOTE: The 3.8L engine is shown; the 4.6L (2V) is similar.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the throttle position (TP) sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screws, ...
Body Closures
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
door checks
front door
front door latch strikers
front door hinges
front door opening weatherstrips
hood
hood (Cobra) ...
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 ...
