Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 62

Wind noise
created by grille
opening panel
Wind noise from
air extractor
Air leak at top of
A-pillar —
vehicles with a
convertible top
Air leak at rear
quarter glass
(division bar) —
vehicles with a
convertible top
Air leak or wind
noise from top of
side glass —
vehicles with a
convertible top
Air leak or wind
noise at
windshield
header —
vehicles with a
convertible top
Body panel misaligned
(exposed edge).
Hood misaligned (front
margin).
Front grille edge noise.
Grille relationship to
leading edge on hood.
Sharp edges due to
material imperfections.
Air extractor housing
seated incorrectly.
Air extractor housing or
flaps damaged.
Seal at windshield
header installed
incorrectly.
Seal pinched.
Gap between side rail
and header seal at A-
pillar.
No contact between
front side glass and
quarter glass division
bar.
Gap between side rail
and vinyl top.
Seal at windshield
header installed
incorrectly.
Seal damaged
between side rail and
vinyl top.
Vinyl top damaged.
Vinyl top not flush with
header.
Seal at windshield
header installed
incorrectly.
Header seal not flush
REALIGN the appropriate
body panel.
CHECK hood gaps and fit.
ADJUST the hood as
necessary.
APPLY foam in the hollow
areas behind the louvers.
ADJUST the grille
opening panel forward to
eliminate wind noise.
REMOVE the sharp
edges (no damage to
visible surface).
REINSTALL the air
extractor housing.
INSTALL a new air
extractor.
REINSTALL the seal.
FILL the seal with foam to
reshape it.
ADJUST the J-hook/vinyl
top.
ADJUST the front side
glass regulator and the
rear quarter glass
regulator.
ADD additional foam tape
to seal between the side
rail and the vinyl top.
REINSTALL the seal.
INSTALL a new seal.
INSPECT the vinyl top.
INSTALL a new vinyl top
as necessary.
ADJUST the J-hook to
lower the top to achieve a
flush condition.
REINSTALL the seal.
REINSTALL the seal.