Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the electrical connectors aside.
3. Loosen the lower front door hinge-to-body nut enough to permit movement.

4. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Mark the position of the upper and lower front door hinges to the body to use as reference points.

6. Loosen the four upper and lower front door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.

7. Adjust the front door to specification.

8. NOTE: After adjusting the door hinge, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge to body bolts.

9. Tighten the front door hinge to body nut.

10. Install the electrical connectors.
11. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
12. Install the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
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 ...
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.
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Other materials:
Torque Converter (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
1. A new or remanufactured torque converter must be installed if one or more
of the following
statements is true:
A torque converter malfunction has been determined based on complete
diagnostic
procedures.
Converter stud or studs, impeller hub or bushin ...
Anti-Lock Control - Traction Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 42, Anti-Lock Brake System for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224,
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
73 Di ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Compressor-3.8L in this section.
2. Remove the three bolts and one nut.
3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
4. To install ...
