2003 FORD MUSTANG Door

z
Wind Noise,
Air Entering
Vehicle
Through Small
Holes in Body z
Leaks at door and
window seals or
sheet metal joints in
doors or door
openings. z
SEAL leaks with Silicone
Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-
19554- EA meeting Ford
specifications WSK-M2G343-
A4. ROAD TEST.
z Rattles zLoose objects in
wells, pillars, and
quarter panels.
z Misalignment (if
tightening bolts does
not eliminate rattle).
z Weatherstripping
and/or anti- squeak
material. z
CHECK doors by carefully
STRIKING underside of door
with a rubber mallet. LISTEN
for loose objects in door.
REPAIR. TIGHTEN body bolts
and screws.
z ADJUST the alignment of the
doors or panels.
z APPLY additional sealer.
INSTALL in proper location to
eliminate rattle. Klj . 2 ba
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Remove the lower fender bolts and, if equipped, remove the shims.
6. Through the door opening, remove the inner fender bolts.
7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel to fender bolts.
8. Remove the upper bolts and the fender.
9. NOTE: On the RH fender, feed the antenna cable through the fender opening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Item Specification
Premium Long Life Grease XG-1-
C or
XG -1-K ESA-
M1C75- B Silicone Lubricant (Aerosol) F5AZ-
19553-
AA ESR-
M13P4-A Multi-
Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 ESB-
M1C93- B Flowable air dry paintable caulk ESB-
M4G24- A Door clearance: bottom of the door to
the rocker panel 3.0-
7.0 mm (0.118- 0.275 in) parallel top to bottom within
2.0 mm (0.08 in) Door clearance: front and rear of the
door to the body 3.0-
7.0 mm (0.118- 0.275 in) parallel with the body opening
within 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Door flushness: door to the front fender -
1.0- 0.00 mm (- 0.04-0.00 in)
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Door latch striker plate bolts 25 18 —
Door hinge nuts and bolts 30 22 —
Luggage compartment lid hinge bolts 30 22 —
Luggage compartment lid hinge nuts 13 10 —
Rear spoiler nuts/screws 9 — 80 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Body Closures
The body closures consist of the following components:
zdoor checks
z front door
z front door latch strikers
z front door hinges
z front door opening weatherstrips
z hood
z hood (Cobra) with heat extractor scoops
z hood (Mach I) with shaker opening
z hood heat extractor scoops (Cobra)
z hood hinges
z hood support rod
z hood weatherstrip
z luggage compartment lid
z luggage compartment lid hinges
z luggage compartment lid hydraulic lifts
z luggage compartment lid latch striker
z luggage compartment lid weatherstrip
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
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 501 - 02 .
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.
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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 501 - 02 . Klj . 2 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
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.
3. Adjust the front door alignment to specification.
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.
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
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.
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