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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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:

    Installation
    1. CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow dirt or other foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor. Clean the A/C compressor nose area. 2. Place the shaft seal on the special tool. Lubricate the shaft seal and the special tool ...

    Spark Plugs
    Special Tool(s) Remover, Spark Plug Wire 303-106 (T74P-6666A) Material Item Specification Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171- A Removal and Installation CAUTION: ...

    Bulb
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the bolts, then position the bezel upward. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the bezel. 4. Remove the bulb. 5. To install, reverse the removal ...