Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Index Card

Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.

Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little or no resistance, this indicates insufficient contact to form a good seal. At these points, the door, the glass, or the weatherstrip is out of alignment.

Index Card

    Tracing Powder
    Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the tension of a seal against its sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise appears to originat ...

    Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) ChassisEAR 107-R2102 or equivalent Electronic Vibration Analyzer 100-F027 (014-00344) or equivalent EngineEAR 107-R2100 or equivalent ...

    Other materials:

    Disassembly
    NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack assembly. This procedure covers the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack assembly. On short rack assembly only the front wheel spindle tie-rods and fro ...

    Cylinder Head
    Special Tool(s) Compressor, Valve Spring (Exhaust Side) 303-567 (T97P-6565-AH) Compressor, Valve Spring (Intake Side) 303-452 (T93P-6565-AR) Holding Tool, Camshaft 303-446 (T93P-6256-AHR) Compressor, ...

    Exterior mirrors
    Power Exterior Mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in motion. A. Left mirror B. Off C. Right mirror To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. 2. Move the control in the direction you want to tilt the mirror. ...