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.

Striker Adjustment

2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.

Striker Adjustment

3. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.

Striker Adjustment

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. ...

    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. ...

    Other materials:

    Removal
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    Forward Clutch Cylinder
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent Compressor, Clutch Spring 307-096 (T81P-70235-A) Protector, Transmission Forward Clutch Outer Fluid Seal 307-423 M ...

    Removal
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve elect ...