Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Body Closures

General Specifications

General Specifications

Torque 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) with heat extractor scoops
  • hood (Mach I) with shaker opening
  • hood heat extractor scoops (Cobra)
  • hood hinges
  • hood support rod
  • hood weatherstrip
  • luggage compartment lid
  • luggage compartment lid hinges
  • luggage compartment lid hydraulic lifts
  • luggage compartment lid latch striker
  • luggage compartment lid weatherstrip
Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications Front End Body Panels The front end body panel components consist of the following: air deflectors cowl grille fenders fender splash shields hood hood hi ...

Hinge Adjustment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the body opening and surrounding panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on convertible models. ...

Other materials:

Installation
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket. 2. NOTE: Refer to the location note made during removal and make sure the bolts are installed in the correct locations. Install the upper intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown ...

Purging - CIII Power Steering Pump
Special Tool(s) Vacuum Pump 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or Equivalent CAUTION: If the air is not purged from the power steering system correctly, premature power steering pump failure can result. This condition can occur on pre-delivery vehicles ...

Road Test
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent. To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing, rotation, or front susp ...