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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Gearshift Rail and Fork
    Disassembly and Assembly   1. Disassemble the first/second and third/fourth shift rail as follows: Rotate the interlock plate until it is opposite of the shift links. Slide off the third/fourth shift fork and shift link. Separate the link from the ...

    Wheel And Tire
    Removal 1. CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut (1012). Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings. NOTE: To avoid damage or scratching to the center cap, place facing up when removed. Loosen the wheel nuts. 1. NOTE: To avoid wheel damag ...

    Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure
    NOTE: This Retail Procedure is not eligible for claiming on Ford paid repairs (warranty and ESP). NOTE: The engine should be run at idle for 10 minutes with the air conditioning on and set to MAX A/C before carrying out this retail procedure. NOTE: Re ...