Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Bumpers

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Bumpers

CAUTION: Never apply excessive heat to the bumper cover surface. Heat could cause distortion of the bumper cover.

The bumper systems consist of the following components:

  • front bumper
  • front bumper cover
  • front bumper cover (Cobra)
  • front bumper isolator
  • rear bumper
  • rear bumper brace
  • rear bumper cover
  • rear bumper cover (Cobra)
  • rear bumper isolator
Installation
Lift cylinder 1. NOTE: Be sure that each fitting is installed in the correct position on the folding top hydraulic component. NOTE: Make sure that the tetra seal is installed in the bottom of each of ...

Front Bumper Cover
Removal and Installation NOTE: Mustang shown, GT and Cobra similar. 1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator upper sight shield. 2. Remove the two pin-type retainers (one each side). 3. R ...

Other materials:

Waxing
Regular waxing is necessary to protect the paint on your car from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year. When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your v ...

Headlamp Adjustment
Headlamp Aiming 1. The headlamp aiming procedure depends on the type of beam pattern the headlamp is equipped with. Vehicles may come equipped with visual optical right (VOR), visual optical left (VOL), or SAE only (includes sealed beam type) headlamps. ...

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...