Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Door Alignment

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.

1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.

2. Loosen the front door hinge-to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.

Door Alignment

3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.

Door Alignment

4. NOTE: After aligning the door, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts.

Door Alignment

    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. ...

    Striker Adjustment
    NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly. 1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts. 2. Reposition the door latch str ...

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