Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.

1. Mark the position of the front door hinges to the front door to use as reference points.

2. Loosen the front door hinge-to-front door bolts enough to permit movement.

Door Alignment

3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.

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4. NOTE: After aligning the door, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

Tighten the front door hinge-to-front door bolts.

Door Alignment

    Hinge Adjustment
    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. ...

    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 str ...

    Other materials:

    Trunk release
    The remote trunk release button is located on the center console. Press the button to unlatch the trunk. Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only) This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent unauthorized access to the t ...

    Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - 4.6L (2V)
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (12A648) ...

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery cables. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the nuts. 4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine. 5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting sec ...