Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.
3. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
4. Check the adjustment. Repeat the procedure as necessary.
Door Alignment
NOTE: The door should be adjusted for even and parallel fit with the
body opening and surrounding
panels as well as making sure that the anti-chuck pin is not binding on
convertible models.
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Door
Removal
1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors to remove the harness
and grommet from the
door.
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Other materials:
Cable and Conduit
Removal
NOTE: The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar.
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional ...
Closing the convertible top
Note: The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is
stationary or traveling under 3 mph (5 kmh).
Note: Make sure that the latch handles are pulled down and in the fully
opened position before the top makes contact with the windshield
header. This ...
Ignition switch
A. Off: The ignition is off.
Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to
lose charge.
B. Accessory: Allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to
ope ...
