Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.
1. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel.
2. Position the electrical connectors aside.
3. Loosen the lower front door hinge-to-body nut enough to permit movement.
4. Remove the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
5. Mark the position of the upper and lower front door hinges to the body to use as reference points.
6. Loosen the four upper and lower front door hinge-to-body bolts enough to permit movement.
7. Adjust the front door to specification.
8. NOTE: After adjusting the door hinge, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.
Tighten the front door hinge to body bolts.
9. Tighten the front door hinge to body nut.
10. Install the electrical connectors.
11. Install the A-pillar lower trim panel.
12. Install the fender. For additional information, refer to Section.
Body Closures
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
door checks
front door
front door latch strikers
front door hinges ...
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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Other materials:
Installation
1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces.
2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily
damaged.
Install the A/C clutch field coil.
1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C
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Acceleration Control (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the acceleration control system
to duplicate the
condition.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
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Crash sensors and airbag indicator
WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of
your vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure
and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of your
vehicl ...
