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

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

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:

    Installation
    1. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure t ...

    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 ...

    Knob
    Removal 1. Remove the shifter top control panel. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Remove the shifter bezel. 4. Remove the bulb from the bezel. 5. Disconnect the TCS connector. 6. CAUTION: Extra force may be needed to lift up on the handle. Do ...