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:

Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near batteries to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush ...

Automatic transmission
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in position P. Turn the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coas ...

Manual Transmission
The TR3650 five-speed manual transmission features the following: The fifth speed gear functions as an overdrive gear. The forward gears are synchronized and helical cut. The reverse gear operates through a constant-mesh, fully synchronized system. ...