Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Paint Codes

The first set of paint code letters/numbers listed indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of paint code letters/numbers listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color.
- B7 - Zinc Yellow (clear coat)
- CX - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic
- D3 - Colorado Red (clear coat)
- G2 - Redfire (water based) clear coat
- L2 - True Blue (water based) clear coat
- L5 - Azure Blue (water based) clear coat (Mach One only)
- SN - Sonic Blue (water based) clear coat
- SU - Amazon Green (water based) clear coat
- UA - Ebony (clear coat)
- YN - Silver Metallic (water based) clear coat
- Z1 - Oxford White (clear coat)
Brake Codes

The brake type codes are:
- 2 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- 3 - Traction control
- 5 - Four-wheel disc with anti-lock brake system (ABS) and traction control
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the
manufacturer name, the month
and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. It also
includes gross vehicle ...
Interior Trim Codes
The interior trim codes are listed below. The first letter/number is for the
interior fabric. The second
letter is for the interior color.
9 - Quantum/Rhodes cloth (base coupe)
A - Link weave cl ...
Other materials:
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Removal
Convertible
1. For removal of the back window glass, refer to Section.
Coupe
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or
cutting hands, wear safety
glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle.
2. Remove the roof side ...
Disassembly
NOTE: The steering gear is serviceable as either a long or short rack
assembly. This procedure covers
the removal and installation of the components not supplied with a short rack
assembly. On short rack
assembly only the front wheel spindle tie-rods and fro ...
