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 There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.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.
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:
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel fr ...
Trim Panel - Quarter, Convertible
Special Tool(s)
Safety Belt Bolt Bit
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal and Installation
1. Lower the convertible top to the full down position.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove the two bolts and the rear seat backrest.
4. Remove ...
Transmission (Disassembly)
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Transmission
307-003 (T57L-500-B)
Puller, Bearing
205-D064 (D84L-1123-A)
2 or 3 Jaw Puller
205-D027 (D80L-1013-A)
Remover, Mainshaft Bearing
308-058 (T77J-7025-H)
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