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:
Water Pump
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger Cooling
System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
3. Remove the retainer and position the inner fender well ...
Cable Adjustment
1. NOTE: Make sure that the range selector lever is tight
against the rearward overdrive stop.
Place the transmission range selector lever in the overdrive
position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer
to Section.
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Trim Panel - Quarter, Coupe
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the upper quarter trim panel. For additional information,
refer to Trim Panel-Upper
Quarter in this section.
2. Remove the scuff plate.
3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
4. Lower the rear seat backrests.
5. Rem ...
