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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Pump and Intermediate Clutch Piston
    Special Tool(s) Installer, Front Pump Fluid Seal 307-014 (T63L-77837-A) Protector, Piston Seal 307-339 (T95L-77005-A) Pump and Intermediate Clutch Piston - Disassembled View   ...

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify customer concern by running the engine. 2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear. 3. Check the drive belt for correct routing. Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs The accessory ...

    Ignition Switch
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. 1. Remove the screws. 2. Remove the lower instrument panel steering column cover. 3. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement. 1. Rem ...