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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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

    Clutch Pedal - Quadrant and Pawl Assembly
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 2. Loosen the nut from inside the engine compartment. 3. Loosen the nuts from inside the vehicle. 4. Loosen the screw. 5. Disconnect the brake pedal position (BPP) switch electrical connector. ...

    Toe Adjustment - Front
    1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel. 2. Turn the engine off, and hold the steering wheel in the straight forward position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the seat. 3. Check the toe settings. Follow the manufacturer's instr ...

    Axle Assembly
    Removal and Installation 1. CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve. During installation, raise the suspension to this reference mark before tightening the suspens ...