rocker FORD MUSTANG 2003 Owner's Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Body Sealer Types And Applications
Liquid Butyl Sealer
HB Fuller E709-19554-
B or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESB-M4G162- A:
z Does not run.
z Is fast drying.
z Remains semi-elastic.
z Can be used for seam sealing on the floorpan, wheelhouse, body rocker panels, door openings,
and drip rails.
Caulking Cord
3M Strip Caulk- Black 051135-08578 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G32- A:
z Is a heavy- bodied, plastic base with a filler.
z Is commonly known as perma-gum.
z Is used on spot- welds holes, around moulding clips, and between surfaces not sealed with a
gasket.
Weatherstrip Adhesive
Weatherstrip and Rubber Adhesive E8AZ-19552- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-
M2G14- A:
z Is a quick drying, strong adhesive designed to hold weatherstripping onto all body panels and
surrounding metal.
Silicone Lubricant
Silicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA meeting Ford specification ESR- M13P4-A:
z Is used to keep the door and the window weatherstrip pliable and soft.
z Should be applied to the weatherstrip at every lubrication period.
z Makes the door easier to close.
z Retards weatherstrip squeaks.
z Retards weatherstrip wear.
z Helps retain door window alignment by reducing friction between the glass frame and the rubber
weatherstrip.
z Should not be used prior to painting.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fender
Removal and Installation
1. On the RH fender, remove the antenna base. 1. Remove the antenna base cap.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the antenna base.
4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the antenna base.
2. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 19 .
3. Remove the screw, the two pin- type retainers and the front rocker panel moulding.
4. Remove the fender splash shield screw. 5. NOTE: Position the fender splash shield aside. SECTION 501-
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 501-
03: Body Closures 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
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
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
The exterior trim and ornamentation consists of the following components:
zbody side scoop
z hood scoop (if equipped)
z front spoiler (Mach 1)
z radiator grille
z rear spoiler (if equipped)
z rocker panel moulding
z roof side moulding
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Moulding —
Rocker Panel
Removal 1. Remove the front rocker panel moulding screw.
2. Remove the strip.
3. Remove the rear rocker panel moulding screw. 4. Remove the pin - type retainers and the rocker panel moulding. SECTION 501-
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