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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Exhaust Manifold - LH
    Removal 1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold flange nuts. 3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold flange nuts. 4. Lower the vehicle. 5. NOTE: Discard the exhaust manifold gasket. ...

    Fuel Charging and Controls
    The fuel injection supply manifold (9F792): delivers fuel to the fuel injector. receives fuel from the fuel supply line. The throttle body: controls air supply to the upper intake manifold by positioning the throttle plate. connects the accelerator ca ...

    Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent Material Item Specification Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada C ...